Plant Operations Manager

DBF Recruiting LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DBF Recruiting LLC is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for a major food manufacturing facility. The role oversees a 1000+ employee plant and drives production planning, budgeting, and quality control to meet customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in food production or plant management, with USDA/FDA meat or frozen product experience, and proven ability to manage large-scale operations while maintaining strong organizational leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of food production/plant management experience.
• Experience with USDA/FDA meat or frozen product handling.
• Experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a large manufacturing plant team of 1000+ employees.
• Contribute to production planning and budgeting processes.
• Lead and monitor quality assessments to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with internal and external production stakeholders.

Skills

Plant management

Food production

USDA/FDA meat experience

Large-scale operations

Job description

Food manufacturer is seeking a Plant Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor large manufacturing plant of 1000+ employees
• Contribute to production planning and budgeting
• Lead and monitor quality assessments to ensure customer satisfaction
• Coordinate with key internal and external production stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10+ years of food production/plant management experience
• USDA/FDA meat or frozen experience
• Experience managing large plant operations
• Strong organizational and managerial skills

Company can provide regional relocation assistance.