Plant Operations Manager Thermal/Kettle Processing
Tallahassee FL
ISCs team of Food and Beverage Recruiters is partnering with an international (North America) Fresh Cut Produce company to identify a Plant Operations Manager.
The Plant Operations Manager will lead the startup of a new kettle cooking production will influence the design construction and commercialization of the new strategic enhancements and championing lean manufacturing principles along with food and employee safety will be vital.
Excellent opportunity to grow with an exciting and innovative company with a collaborative and fun culture!
Plant Operations Manager Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Engineering Manufacturing or Business preferred but not required
- 5 years of food industry experience kettle/thermal processing required
- Experience launching new product lines or startups
- Proven leadership with team development skills
- Strong in lean manufacturing and process improvement
- Excellent problemsolving and innovation abilities
- Effective communicator and crossfunctional collaborator
- Solid knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance
- Skilled in budget management and cost planning
Plant Operations Manager our client offers:
- Fantastic company culture warm inclusive extremely low turnover with growth potential
- Wellestablished stable and successful company 75 years and growing strong!
- $140150k base DOE 20% annual bonus Medical Dental Vision Life 401k Vacation PTO
Plant Operations Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead the startup of kettle cook facility with clear goals for production quality and sanitation
- Develop and execute the plant startup plan to ensure timely commissioning
- Drive continuous improvements in efficiency quality and labor utilization
- Provide strong leadership to optimize use of personnel and equipment
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support improvement initiatives
- Implement costsaving and qualityenhancing manufacturing processes
- Coach and develop team members leveraging strengths for plant success
- Establish cost structures and manage plant budgets
- Maintain accurate compliant operational documentation
- Support GM in ensuring compliance with all safety health and food regulations
How to Apply:
Please contact Kara Onorato International Search Consultants at .
Required Experience:
Manager