Plant Manager

Plant Manager Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Supervising experience Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of bakery manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and profitable production. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, warehousing, and employee development, while driving continuous improvement in food safety, quality, cost, delivery, and workforce engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plant Manager is accountable for overall plant performance and will perform the following duties, including but not limited to: Leadership & Strategy Act as the primary liaison between plant operations and executive leadership Participate in the development of strategic operational goals and ensure effective execution at the plant level Establish performance expectations and hold leadership teams accountable for results Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement Manufacturing Operations Direct and manage all daily manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, production, and cost objectives Ensure production schedules meet customer demand while optimizing labor, equipment, and material utilization Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions as necessary Coordinate cross-functional activities among production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehousing Financial & Performance Management Develop, manage, and control the plant operating budget Analyze financial and operational performance and drive cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate results to employees and stakeholders Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure all products meet company quality standards and applicable food safety requirements Lead compliance with

FDA, HACCP, SQF

(Safe Quality Food), OSHA, and all other applicable regulatory and customer standards Ensure the facility remains compliant with SQF system requirements and provide leadership, resources, and oversight to support the SQF program Lead and support internal and external audits and ensure timely corrective actions Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, enhance quality, and improve safety performance Human Resources & Talent Development Oversee staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning for plant personnel Support employee engagement, retention, diversity, and professional development initiatives Ensure effective onboarding and training of new team members Address employee relations issues in collaboration with Human Resources Safety & Maintenance Promote and actively support an injury-free work environment Ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures Partner with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership of the plant workforce, including direct supervision of department managers and indirect supervision of all plant employees. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in food or bakery manufacturing Proven leadership experience managing multi-department manufacturing teams Strong working knowledge of FDA, HACCP, SQF, and OSHA requirements Demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost control, and performance management Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and continuous improvement skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in standard business and manufacturing software systems

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree preferred in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to support safety, training, reporting, and documentation requirements.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers and decimals. Working knowledge of units of measure including grams, ounces, and pounds. Ability to calculate time using days, hours, and minutes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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COMPLIANCE

) The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and occasionally taste or smell food ingredients. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with assistance or mechanical devices. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.