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Table 87 is a leader in premium, coal-fired frozen pizzahandmade and baked in Brooklyn, NY. Family-owned and Brooklyn-born, we introduced coal-fired pizza by the slice to BROOKLYN and grew it into a national frozen brand (seen on Shark Tank ). We serve retail, food service, and e-commerce customers nationwide while preserving the old-school flavor and standards that built our reputation.
Role Summary
Were seeking a highly experienced, Spanish-speaking Plant Manager to lead production, improve efficiency, and ensure quality, safety, and consistency across the facility. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with 7+ years in bakery manufacturing, frozen food, or pizza production who can stabilize day-to-day operations, scale output, and build systems that last.
Responsibilities
Production Operations & Efficiency
- Optimize workflow, reduce costs and waste, and improve pounds-per-labor-hour, net yield, changeover time, and downtime.
- Build and enforce SOPs and daily/weekly schedules for retail, food service, and e-commerce demand.
- Maintain strict accountability to efficiency, yield, and labor standards; meet transportation/sales deadlines.
- Drive automation initiatives that increase output and reduce labor where sensible.
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance (USDA/FDA)
- Own HACCP, GMPs, FSMA Preventive Controls (PCQI), sanitation SSOPs, allergen control, environmental monitoring, pest/chemical programs.
- Stay audit-ready for USDA/FSIS, FDA/FSMA, SQF/NSF, customer, and state/local inspections; lead inspections and manage documentation/CAPAs.
- Supervise QA/inspection personnel; inspect procedures and outputs, correct non-conformities, and maintain CCPs.
- Uphold OSHA/EHS requirements and a safety-first culture.
- Recruit, train, and develop supervisors and hourly teams; maintain a strong, motivated, accountable workforce.
- Conduct regular performance reviews; coach, recognize, and address gaps quickly.
- Control attendance and overtime; ensure clear shift-to-shift communication and handoffs.
- Provide ongoing training in food safety, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and best practices; build a skills matrix and cross-training plan.
- Identify leadership potential and grow future leaders.
Maintenance & Facilities
- Oversee equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs; coordinate vendors for service, calibration, and inspections.
- Enforce LOTO, guarding, pathways, signage; track downtime by asset and drive root cause/corrective action.
- Use Fishbowl to manage raw/WIP/finished goods; maintain lot codes, FIFO, full traceability, and accurate counts.
- Supervise ingredient usage, packaging materials, and cost control; reduce write-offs and obsolescence.
- Partner with Purchasing, Sales, and Logistics to ensure material availability and on-time delivery without over/under-stocking.
- Maintain complete records of performance, downtime, variances, and continuous improvement actions.
KPIs You Will Own
- Quality/Safety: yield %, waste/rework %, complaints/returns per 10k units, audit scores, CAPA closure time, incident rate
- Inventory: accuracy %, days on hand, write-offs, cycle-count results, recall/trace drill time
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a supervisory/managerial role in bakery manufacturing, frozen food, or pizza production.
- Fluent in Spanish (required).
- Strong knowledge of dough mixing, fermentation, oven operation/bake profiles, and production equipment.
- Proven command of HACCP, GMPs, OSHA, SQF, and regulatory frameworks (USDA/FSIS, FDA/FSMA).
- Proficiency with Fishbowl (preferred/required per your setup) or similar ERP/MRP; Microsoft Word/Excel and Google Workspace (required).
- Demonstrated success improving throughput, yield, cost, and service while leading teams.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Company Culture
- Detail-oriented: quality and precision matter.
- Growth-driven: we constantly improve efficiency and production.
- Team-focused: we develop people and reward leadership and accountability.
Work Schedule & Conditions
- Start time: between 6:00 AM 3:00 PM (flex based on production needs).
- Schedule: MondayFriday; occasional early/late/Weekend work during audits, installs, or surges.
- On-site only (Brooklyn, NY) no remote work.
- Must be able to commute to 11232 (required) or relocate before start (required).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (Depending on Experience) with opportunities for advancement in a fast-growing, premium brand.
- 401(k) and employee discount.
- Paid time off
- Hands-on leadership role with direct access to owners; your ideas get implemented.
- Supportive team focused on innovation, efficiency, and quality.
To Apply:
Email with the subject Plant Manager Table 87. Include your resume.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing-
Industries
Food and Beverage Retail
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