Plant Manager

Rapidly growing food manufacturer in Los Angeles is looking to bring on a Plant Manager

Client Details

The Plant Manager will lead and oversee all plant operations within our food manufacturing facility, including production, maintenance, and facilities management. This role is accountable for achieving operational excellence by ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, cost control, and compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards. The Plant Manager will provide strong leadership, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support company growth and customer satisfaction.

Description

• Operations Leadership

  • Direct and oversee daily production activities to ensure output, efficiency, and quality standards are consistently met.

  • Develop and implement production schedules, capacity planning, and performance metrics.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintenance & Facilities

  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

  • Manage facilities operations, including utilities, building systems, and capital improvement projects.

  • Partner with engineering and vendors to implement upgrades and ensure compliance with safety/environmental standards.

• People Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, technicians, and production teams.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

  • Drive employee engagement and retention through communication, recognition, and training initiatives.

• Financial & Strategic Management

  • Develop and manage plant budgets, including labor, maintenance, capital projects, and operating costs.

  • Analyze KPIs and operational data to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.

  • Partner with senior leadership to set long-term plant goals and execute strategic initiatives.

Profile

• Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, with oversight of production, maintenance, and/or facilities.

• Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, SQF/BRC, FDA, USDA regulations).

• Demonstrated success in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, build talent, and drive cultural change.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Not for New York City Applicants.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Offer

Competitive salary + bonus and benefits

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.