Plant Manager

Plant Manager - Aseptic Packaging Operations Food Manufacturing

We're looking for a strong, experienced leader to oversee day-to-day operations at a rapidly growing aseptic food packaging facility near Youngstown, PA. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to balance people, process, and production in a packaging environment-and who thrives in the details of scheduling, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The facility is transitioning through a major modernization phase, and we're building the right team and structure to support consistent growth. With a solid foundation in place, we're seeking a Plant Manager who can bring discipline to operations, develop high-performing teams, and improve performance metrics across every department.

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Summary

Full operational ownership-production, quality, maintenance, and planning

Currently operating on one shift with plans to scale into multiple

Hands-on, flexible team environment focused on results and accountability Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations including batching, processing, aseptic filling, and shipping

Supervise a cross-functional team across production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation

Implement scheduling, labor plans, and shift structure as production scales

Establish KPIs to track throughput, downtime, labor, yield, and efficiency

Support food safety and regulatory systems including GMP, HACCP, and SQF

Guide the team through system changes and support training on new platforms

Monitor equipment performance and work closely with maintenance to ensure uptime

Be a visible, floor-oriented leader-supporting recruitment, accountability, and team development

Help build out systems and workflows that support future expansion What You Bring

BS/BA required; engineering or related technical degree preferred

5-7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in food or beverage filling or high-speed packaging manufacturing environment

Direct experience in aseptic processing, high-speed packaging, canning or sterile fill operations is required

Strong understanding of MS Office, ERP systems; implementation experience is a plus

Six-sigma or lean certifications are preferred

Ability to implement structure and coach teams through change

Strong communication skills and a hands-on leadership approach

Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal bureaucracy