Plant Manager

Be the Leader Behind the Launch.

Imagine stepping into a blank canvas—77,000 square feet of possibility. A fully equipped facility, a nationally loved brand, and a clear mandate: build, lead, and scale a world-class operation from day one.

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, innovative food company that’s bringing production in-house for the first time in its 20-year history. As the Plant Manager, you won’t just run a plant—you’ll shape its future.

This is your opportunity to lead a high-profile buildout, guide an exceptional team, and make your mark on a brand with serious momentum.

About the Role

This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to lead the launch of a new manufacturing facility focused on frozen, high-quality, globally influenced street foods. You’ll be responsible for overseeing operations, hiring and developing your team, and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the startup of a brand-new USDA-regulated facility producing frozen food products

• Build, coach, and scale a high-performing operations team (initially ~9 direct reports, growing with demand)

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, food safety, quality, and maintenance

• Ensure regulatory compliance: USDA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP

• Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory, including procurement of direct and indirect materials, lot/batch code tracking, and management of short shelf-life, high-value ingredients

• Champion a best-in-class safety and accountability culture

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Culinary, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR

• Manage and track a $20M+ operating budget

• Help transition from a proprietary ERP to a scalable commercial platform

• Contribute to long-term scaling efforts: ramp from 5 to 9 lines and 1 to 2 shifts over 3 year