Plant Manager

Job Description: Plant Manager required for Food Manufacturing & Packaging Company Plant Manager Greater Hicksville, NYWe're looking for a hands-on, results-driven Plant Manager to lead all plant operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing and packaging environment. This role will drive production, fulfillment, safety, quality, and operational performance while ensuring on-time delivery in a high-volume, short lead-time operation. The Plant Manager will have the following responsibilities: Lead daily plant operations across production, packaging, fulfillment, and shipping Drive operational execution to meet production targets and customer delivery commitments Improve throughput, productivity, and labor efficiency while managing operating costs Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to optimize production flow Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel across multiple shifts Establish accountability through clear KPIs, performance metrics, and operating standards Partner with planning and scheduling teams to ensure achievable production plans Monitor plant performance and adjust resources to meet changing operational demands Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA, and food safety requirements Maintain a safe, organized, and audit-ready facility Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and service levels The ideal Plant Manager candidate will have the following skillset:7+ years of plant management or manufacturing operations leadership experience Experience within food manufacturing, packaging, consumer products, or regulated production environments Strong background in high-volume manufacturing with complex production schedules Proven success improving throughput, productivity, and operational performance Experience leading multi-shift production teams and developing frontline leadership Knowledge of production planning, labor management, and capacity optimization Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, FDA, and food safety compliance requirements Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and continuous improvement initiatives Bachelor's degree preferred