Plant Manager- Sacramento

Job Description

About Our Client:

Our client is a manufacturer in the food and beverage industry.

Role Summary:

Responsible for overall leadership and management of a manufacturing plant. Accountable for meeting plant volume, distribution, quality, and operating objectives. Provide direction to plant leadership team to meet business goals while upholding company culture. This person must have prior experience in the food & beverage industry leading teams in a manufacturing/distribution/warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards (FDA, ISO, etc.), and proper procedures

Manage business planning, project implementation, resource allocation, and performance targets

Evaluate and direct installation of new production lines, packaging processes, delivery fleet, etc.

Optimize manufacturing and supply chain costs; manage resources within budget

Analyze KPIs, financial data, process maps for continuous improvement

Develop and maintain quality management systems per standards like ISO 9001

Lead CAPEX projects - write charters, secure resources, implement plans

Implement lean manufacturing principles and drive operational excellence

Partner with HR on personnel issues, regulatory compliance, staffing services

Requirements:

10 + years manufacturing experience

5+ years in the food & beverage industry in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

Servant leadership mindset focused on employee growth and relationships

Regulated manufacturing (FDA, ISO) experience preferred

Knowledge of supply chain strategy, capabilities, and interdependencies

Proven experience with lean tools, methodologies and driving operational efficiencies

Understanding of manufacturing financials, P&L management, cost analysis

Knowledge of ERP systems, inventory management, food safety regulations

Skilled in cross-functional leadership, priority management, execution

Location: West Sacramento Travel Required: 25%

Physical Demands:

Physically demanding role with regular talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, hand/arm movements, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Vision abilities required.

Compensation: $185,000-200,000 + yearly bonus + benefits package