We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Food Production Manager to lead operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This permanent, onsite position near Vineland, NJ plays a critical role in overseeing all aspects of plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production standards while managing budgets and driving continuous improvement. The role will also lead a large team, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Compensation:
- $175,000 – $220,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, with flexibility to respond to on-call needs as required
Key Responsibilities of the Plant Manager:
- Direct all plant operations, including production, warehouse, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions
- Ensure compliance with all OSHA safety requirements, including LOTO and Arc Flash, and champion workplace safety improvements
- Maintain and enhance food safety programs, including SQF III, HACCP, and FSMA compliance
- Drive operational performance to achieve key metrics such as order fill rates, on-time delivery, FRQ (first run quality), and OEE/TEEP
- Develop and execute strategic business plans and KPIs aligned with corporate objectives
- Manage plant budgets, controlling costs while meeting financial goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with union leadership, participating in contract negotiations as needed
- Lead, coach, and develop management and staff to foster an engaged and high-performing workforce
- Promote and sustain a culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the facility
Qualifications and Skills for the Plant Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-speed food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing, including prior Plant Manager or Operations Manager roles
- Proven success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or TPS methodologies
- Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience managing large teams in a unionized environment
- PET bottling, canning, and aseptic processing experience preferred
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to lead one of the most challenging and dynamic production facilities in the industry. You’ll have the autonomy to shape operations, drive innovation, and develop a high-performance culture in a supportive and growth-focused environment.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
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