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Plant Manager Trainee

Company:
Backyard Specialty Pet Foods
Location:
Easley, SC, 29640
Pay:
75000USD - 100000USD per year
Posted:
July 29, 2026
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Description:

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Plant Manager Trainee – Animal Feed

Position Title: Plant Manager Trainee Classification: Exempt, Department: Operations - Reports to: CEO/Owner

Position Summary: Manages company plant operations with emphasis on overall manufacturing processes. Will provide oversight to manufacturing, shipping, receiving, maintenance and quality. Will provide production with planning and procurement support. Provides Business oversight to CEO/Owner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

o Provides support and direction of production, warehouse, and maintenance team

o Provides oversight into business operations.

o Provides direct oversight of Plant Food Safety Program

o Provides direct support to CEO

o Basic computer knowledge

o Maintains a clean work environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

o Self-Driven is a MUST

o Ability to multitask

o 5 years manufacturing

o Basic math skills

o Manufacturing Safety Programs

o High School Diploma or equivalent

o Use of Excel and Word

o Timely and predictable attendance is a requirement

o Schedule can be flexible (with approval) as long as daily duties are met

o The work environment consists of physical conditions typical of a manufacturing plant and manufacturing environment: The job requires attention to detail and forward thinking

o Ability to work independently without constant supervision

Additional Skill Set (helpful but not required):

o Food Safety Experience

o Establishing and maintain inventory levels

o Shipping and Receiving Experience

Ability to commute/relocate:

Easley, SC 29640: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Manufacturing: 5 years (Helpful)

Food Safety 3 years (Helpful)

Job Type: Full-time

o Compensation: Salary Based

· $75,000 - $100,000

· Annual Bonus

o Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holiday

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday through Friday (Saturday if Necessary)

Ability to commute/relocate:

Easley, SC 29640:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

o In person

Full-time

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