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Cake Craft USA

Plant Manager

Cake Craft USA, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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Overview

At Cake Craft USA we pride ourselves in making an exceptional product for the baking and decorating community at an affordable price, without the sacrifice of quality. We strive to ensure that the artist at any skill level has the best possible product to make their baking experience easier and better. We aim to manufacture a product for life’s most celebrated moments and memorable times, and craft it with love. Role Description

We’re looking for a bi-lingual, hands-on, solutions-focused Plant Manager at our FDA/SQF regulated food manufacturing site where you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our production operations. This includes managing capital improvements and optimization, ensuring high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness, optimizing process flows, and ensuring efficient operation aligned with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Production Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities to ensure compliance with FDA, SQF, and cGMP standards. Monitor product quality, yield, and throughput to meet performance goals. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize process efficiency and reduce waste. Ensure all employees follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety regulations. Support training and development of bilingual production staff. Collaborate with QA and R&D to maintain product specifications and quality documentation. Track production metrics and report performance to the COO. Warehouse Responsibilities

Supervise daily warehouse activities to ensure compliance with FDA, SQF, and cGMP standards. Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of raw materials and finished goods. Enforce sanitation, safety, and pest control programs in warehouse areas. Ensure proper labeling, rotation (FIFO), and traceability of all materials. Maintenance Responsibilities

Oversee all plant equipment to ensure proper function. Maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, ensuring minimal unplanned downtime and optimal equipment performance. Plan and execute equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning. Ensure all equipment meets regulatory standards and is adequately documented (e.g., maintenance logs, calibration records, validation files). Compliance

Make sure everything we do meets FDA, cGMP, and SQF standards. Stay audit-ready—leading prep for FDA, SQF, and third-party inspections. Maintain accurate documentation per FDA and SQF requirements. Ensure a safe working environment by following OSHA and internal safety standards. Leadership

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and compliance across all plant departments. Conduct regular training on FDA, SQF, cGMP, equipment operation, and maintenance best practices. Provide training and development to keep everyone thinking daily with a lean mentality and safety-focused. Improve and Optimize

Look for opportunities to streamline processes, improve equipment reliability, and reduce waste. Work with leadership on plant improvement projects and capital investments. What You’ll Bring

3+ years in manufacturing & maintenance at an FDA- and/or SQF-regulated facility, with strong preference for food related experience. Comfortable managing audits and documentation. Strong technical understanding of plant equipment and preventive maintenance systems. Great communicator who leads by example and will coach, support, and hold people accountable in a respectful way. SQF Practitioner certification is a big plus. In addition, proven success in implementing lean manufacturing, and ability to manage a budget. Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Working Conditions

On-site role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be needed during maintenance projects or audits. Must be able to wear PPE and follow hygiene and safety protocols. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management and Manufacturing Industries

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