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JSK Recruiting, Inc.

Plant Manager

JSK Recruiting, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Base Pay Range $180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation Types Annual Bonus

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Location Location:

Atlanta Suburbs

Compensation Compensation:

$180,000–$200,000 base salary + 20% bonus potential

Why Join This Team

This well-established food manufacturing company has been producing premium snack and ready-to-eat products for over 24 years.

Now in a phase of strong growth, they’re investing in automation, infrastructure upgrades, and their people.

It’s a company where employees stay, thrive, and often grow into leadership roles.

With a strong culture of accountability and support, the environment blends structure with flexibility and an emphasis on doing things the right way.

Perks and Culture

Monday–Friday, one shift operation

Strong bonus structure tied to company performance

Stable and growing company with zero layoffs in 24 years

Clear path to executive-level roles for top performers

Transparent, accessible leadership team that values your input

Monthly catered lunches and upgraded locker/break areas

Supportive plant culture with long-tenured staff

Located just outside Atlanta

What You'll Do You’ll lead plant operations for a high-volume food production facility that employs about 150 people across production, maintenance, and quality. This role reports directly to executive team and serves as the top decision-maker for the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all site-level operations with a focus on productivity, labor efficiency, and quality

Manage and mentor a team of 5 direct reports across Operations, Maintenance, and Quality personnel

Create accountability, build expectations, and coach leaders at all levels

Monitor performance metrics and initiate improvements across all shifts

Work with quality department to oversee compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF, and internal food safety standards

Help guide capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Foster a team culture rooted in safety, reliability, and ownership

What You'll Bring

BS/BA is required; ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related

10+ years in food or beverage manufacturing, with at least 3+ years at the Plant Manager or Director level

Experience leading teams with direct reports and 100+ employees in a food manufacturing operation, USDA is a plus

Ability to drive performance while building trust and accountability

Strong track record of improving operations, coaching leaders, and strengthening plant culture

Familiarity with USDA/FDA/SQF regulations is a plus

Bi‑lingual English / Spanish is a plus

Is This You? You're a grounded, no‑nonsense leader who thrives on the floor and builds teams that win. You have a strong sense of ownership, are direct but fair, and you're not afraid to reset expectations when needed. If you’re looking for a long‑term role in a high‑functioning operation with a real path forward, this could be the right fit.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Baked Goods Manufacturing

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