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Plant Manager

Los Angeles Metro Area, California Permanent USD120,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at its large-scale production facility. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for overseeing all plant operations, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Safety, and Sanitation.
  • Own plant performance across all departments
  • Lead a 500+ person manufacturing operation

About Our Client

Our client is an established food manufacturing organization serving national customers through a large-scale production and distribution network. The company operates in a fast-moving environment where quality, efficiency, and customer service are critical to success.With a focus on operational excellence and continued growth, the organization offers employees the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities, make operational improvements, and advance their careers alongside a highly experienced leadership team.

Job Description

  • Provide overall leadership for day-to-day plant operations.
  • Direct Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Sanitation functions.
  • Drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity performance.
  • Develop supervisors and department leaders to strengthen operational execution.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety requirements.
  • Monitor plant KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve business goals.
  • Lead workforce planning, labor optimization, and staffing initiatives.
  • Partner with senior leadership to support growth, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, urgency, safety, and performance.
  • Manage operational budgets and plant resources effectively.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
  • 3+ years leading an entire plant, facility, or major production operation.
  • Food manufacturing, protein processing, seafood, consumer packaged goods, or related industry experience required.
  • Experience overseeing multiple functional areas, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse operations.
  • Proven success leading large hourly workforces and management teams.
  • Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA regulations.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $165,000 annually.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Performance Bonus
  • Opportunity to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation
Contact
Evalee Torres
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094846

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Los Angeles Metro Area
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Evalee Torres
Job Reference
JN-092026-7094846
 

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