A Production Plant Manager directs work and resources needed for a manufacturing production process. Plans and manages production work that meets cost, quality and quantity specifications for a company or project.
•10% annual bonus •Strong relocation assistance available Are you a manufacturing leader with expertise in high-speed protein processing or ready-to-eat (RTE) operations? We are partnering with a premier, financially strong, and well-established food manufacturer in Eastern Pennsylvania seeking a Plant Manager to lead their high-volume meat slicing and packaging facility. This role offers high visibility with executive leadership, significant operational autonomy, and a clear path to drive continuous improvement and team culture in an essential industry.
Why You'll Want This Role Top-Tier Total Comp:
Up to 170K base + 10% target annual bonus + comprehensive healthcare & retirement package.
Stability & Growth:
Join a growing market leader with deep roots, continuous capital investment, and recession-resilient stability.
High Impact & Visibility:
Directly own daily plant performance, lead multi-shift operations, and drive Lean/5S initiatives with direct backing from leadership.
State-of-the-Art Operations:
Lead a high-volume USDA-inspected operation with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Production:
Drive overall operational excellence, throughput, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization across high-speed slicing and packaging lines.
Yield & Metrics Optimization:
Monitor and optimize key operational KPIs including yields, giveaway reduction, OEE, downtime, and first-pass quality.
Food Safety & Compliance:
Maintain strict adherence to
USDA/FSIS
regulations, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and audit readiness while preserving cold-chain integrity.
Team Leadership:
Coach, mentor, and build high-performing supervisory and production teams across multiple shifts; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications 5+ years food manufacturing experience 2+ years' leadership of production teams in manufacturing environments Strong experience in deli slicing, ready-to-eat (RTE), value-added protein, or packaged meat operations Expert knowledge of
USDA/FSIS
regulatory standards, HACCP, and GMPs History of developing teams and hitting operational
KPIs Pay:
$135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Relocation assistance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? Are you able to be on-site in Souderton, PA? How many years of people leadership experience do you have? How many years of manufacturing experience do you have? How many years of food manufacturing experience do you have? How many years of protein slicing, value-added meat, ready-to-eat meat, or packaged meat production experience do you have? Would you need to relocate for this role in Souderton, PA?
