Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Manager for a food manufacturing plant in Hershey, PA area! This role focuses on planning, directing, and maintaining maximum standards of product quality, efficiency, safety, cost control, and schedule attainment.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing plans. Build, manage, and develop the operations team; facilitate continuous improvement processes. Provide operational expertise to peers and senior leadership. Monitor equipment needs and ensure high levels of plant efficiency. Develop and maintain strategic vendor and customer partnerships. Establish current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies. Create and implement a technical vision and lead new technical projects or line implementations. Provide guidance and authorization to carry out major operational plans and procedures. Review organizational performance against objectives and implement corrective actions as needed. Develop technical budgets, allocate resources, and set project deadlines. Lead departmental activities to improve production techniques, assess technology trends, and address human resource needs. Forecast departmental operating costs and manage budget preparation. Oversee recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, business or related field preferred 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing facility Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact effectively and equally across all levels and diverse cultures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus Experience managing a P&L is preferred #JDP