Senior Plant Manager
Senior Plant Manager
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Job Description
At CAVA Foods we love what we do and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every retail partner and restaurant receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.
We foster a culture built on five core values:
- Generosity First Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
- Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn grow and explore beyond the obvious.
- Act with Agility: We welcome change; its the only constant. We embrace adjust adapt.
- Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
- Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.
SeniorPlantManager:
The SeniorPlant Manager must maintain and improve the operations of the CAVA Products Commissary in Verona VA. The role oversees employees production quality and distribution to support the consumer-packaged goods business and our CAVA locations throughout the US. The Plant Manager will report to the Director of Operations of CAVA Products.
What Youll Do:
- Direct day to day operations of the plant - production/packaging of our CAVA Products dips and spreads for distribution.
- Manage commissary staff including hiring payroll scheduling and employee performance.
- Ensure the highest food safety and quality standards monitor quality assurance and drive continuous improvement of food safety and quality management systems. Support all regulatory compliance.
- Work with the procurement & logistics team to help manage supply chain production planning and product movement.
- Plan and coordinate equipment and facility maintenance projects.
- Serve as the primary contact for third-party operations.
- Establish a culture of excellence trust and responsibility within the Commissary team operations team that align with CAVAs values
- Set the example across department or team of a service mindset
- Effectively communicate goals priorities and action items to direct reports; actively give feedback on progress updates.
- Lead without hidden agenda or preferential treatment.
- Provide insightful and actionable feedback for our team to develop and monitor their own performance
- Support all team members and serve as a backup for direct reports as necessary.
- Foster a trusting and supportive environment by actively listening; allow direct reports to grow within their roles.
The Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years experience in the food manufacturing industry
- Prior management experience Ability to lead/motivate a team familiar with staff scheduling knowledgeable of staffing processes procedures and labor laws
- Experience in working with ERP and Plant Maintenance software applications
- Solid understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
- Process oriented - Ability to understand and manage personnel and delivery schedules production quotas and operating within a budget
- Strong organizational planning and problem-solving skills
- Experience with long term capacity planning and vendor management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferable
- Bachelors degree or equivalent degree/experience in related field
Physical Requirements:
- Physical dexterity ability to lift up to 45lbsand push/pull rolling bowls carts and containers with up to 550 lbs of product.
- The ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry cold)
- The ability to stand and work on feet for 8 to 10 hours at a time
- Must be able to identify assess and observe detail
- Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
- Ability to squat kneel bend and twist
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
- Allergens: We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.
What we offer:
- A competitive base salary
- Benefits perks which include paid parental leave and paid opportunities to give back to the community
- Opportunity to grow into a key member of the operations department as department grows
- Health Dental Vision Telemedicine Pet insurance plus more!
- 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
- Free CAVA food
- Casual work environment
- All exempt and non exempt employees areeligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the monthfollowing 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effectivedate to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting alink that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email addressonce hired.
- Please note that visasponsorship is not available.
- The posting range isan all-cash range.
*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only
CAVA Joining A culture not a concept
Asan equal opportunity employer CAVA considers applicants for all positionswithout regard to race color sex religion national origin disability ageheight weight marital status sexual orientation familial status geneticinformation or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined byfederal state or local law. This job description is not intended to be acomprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position andsuch duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
