Talent Edge Recruiting
Plant Manager - Food Production
Talent Edge Recruiting, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Base pay range
$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
A rapidly growing food production company is seeking an experienced Production/Plant Manager to lead end-to-end operations in a high-volume, central kitchen environment. This is a critical leadership role for a company preparing to scale significantly across new markets.
The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, hands‑on production management experience, and the ability to manage a large, bilingual hourly workforce within a structured food manufacturing environment.
About the Role
This role oversees full production operations across multiple departments ensuring food safety, efficiency, and on‑time delivery. You will be responsible for planning production flow, managing labor allocation, ordering ingredients, and maintaining daily operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Own end‑to‑end production workflow across all operational phases and departments
Plan and manage daily and weekly production schedules for ready‑to‑eat meal delivery
Oversee ingredient ordering, inventory planning, and production sequencing
Lead labor planning and allocation across prep, cooking, and packaging teams
Manage and develop a workforce of 50+ hourly employees
Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation standards, and SOPs
Utilize menu and production software to scale recipes, generate prep lists, and track output
Prepare reports and planning tools using Excel and internal systems
Collaborate with leadership to transition from 5 production days per week to a more optimized production schedule
Actively communicate across departments to maintain smooth handoffs and operational flow
Drive structure, accountability, and performance metrics as the operation scales
Required Experience & Qualifications
5–10+ years of experience in meal prep, food manufacturing, or central kitchen production
Background in ready‑to‑eat or subscription‑based food operations
Proven experience managing 40+ hourly employees in a production environment
Strong ownership of end‑to‑end production operations
Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and SOP enforcement
Experience using menu planning or production software
Strong Excel skills for planning, reporting, and operational tracking
Comfortable leading in a hands‑on, fast‑paced production setting
Friday – Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Manufacturing
Industries Manufacturing
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A rapidly growing food production company is seeking an experienced Production/Plant Manager to lead end-to-end operations in a high-volume, central kitchen environment. This is a critical leadership role for a company preparing to scale significantly across new markets.
The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, hands‑on production management experience, and the ability to manage a large, bilingual hourly workforce within a structured food manufacturing environment.
About the Role
This role oversees full production operations across multiple departments ensuring food safety, efficiency, and on‑time delivery. You will be responsible for planning production flow, managing labor allocation, ordering ingredients, and maintaining daily operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Own end‑to‑end production workflow across all operational phases and departments
Plan and manage daily and weekly production schedules for ready‑to‑eat meal delivery
Oversee ingredient ordering, inventory planning, and production sequencing
Lead labor planning and allocation across prep, cooking, and packaging teams
Manage and develop a workforce of 50+ hourly employees
Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation standards, and SOPs
Utilize menu and production software to scale recipes, generate prep lists, and track output
Prepare reports and planning tools using Excel and internal systems
Collaborate with leadership to transition from 5 production days per week to a more optimized production schedule
Actively communicate across departments to maintain smooth handoffs and operational flow
Drive structure, accountability, and performance metrics as the operation scales
Required Experience & Qualifications
5–10+ years of experience in meal prep, food manufacturing, or central kitchen production
Background in ready‑to‑eat or subscription‑based food operations
Proven experience managing 40+ hourly employees in a production environment
Strong ownership of end‑to‑end production operations
Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and SOP enforcement
Experience using menu planning or production software
Strong Excel skills for planning, reporting, and operational tracking
Comfortable leading in a hands‑on, fast‑paced production setting
Friday – Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Manufacturing
Industries Manufacturing
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