Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Plant Manager will lead pouch manufacturing operations at a high-volume facility specializing in shelf-stable and fresh pack fruit and vegetable products, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The Plant Manager will oversee production, quality assurance, maintenance, sanitation, and warehousing, manage a unionized workforce, drive lean manufacturing, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Experience and skills
Requires 12+ years in plant operations in food, beverage, or produce processing, expertise in flexible pouch packaging, strong leadership, financial acumen, and a relevant bachelor's degree.
Work environment and culture
The role emphasizes a strong safety and performance culture in a dynamic, high-output environment focused on innovation in fresh pack and shelf-stable produce manufacturing.
Company overview
Chase & Associates is a financial advisory firm specializing in wealth management, investment strategies, and retirement planning. They generate revenue through advisory fees, asset management fees, and performance-based incentives. Founded in 1985, the company has a long-standing reputation for personalized client service and a robust portfolio management approach. Notably, they have consistently been recognized for their innovative financial solutions and client-centric philosophy.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize extensive experience in plant operations within the food or beverage processing industries, specifically highlighting expertise in pouch or flexible packaging technologies such as hot-fill, retort, aseptic, or cold-fill applications.
Highlight leadership skills in managing unionized workforces along with proven success in driving lean manufacturing practices, continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, and OSHA standards.
Showcase your ability to oversee high-speed pouch filling and packaging lines, focusing on maximizing efficiency, reducing waste, and meeting stringent quality and food safety targets.
Apply through multiple channels including Chase & Associates' corporate career site, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant industry job boards to increase your chances of visibility.
Connect with current employees or managers in the manufacturing or operations divisions at Chase & Associates on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company innovations in flexible packaging or asking about their approach to safety culture and team development.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'plant operations,' 'flexible pouch packaging,' 'lean manufacturing,' 'food safety compliance,' 'unionized workforce management,' and 'continuous improvement' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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