Assistant Plant Manager

About Soupergirl Soupergirl is a rapidly growing, women-owned, plant-based food company dedicated to making the world a better place. We create fresh, small-batch, delicious soups, gazpachos, and salsas that are Fair Food Certified, kosher, and environmentally responsible. We are looking for a highly motivated and versatile manager to join our team, helping support our mission and growth. Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Plant Manager to lead the day-to-day facility, warehouse, and packaging operations at Soupergirl’s Lanham, MD plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, who oversees both Soupergirl facilities, you will be the on-site leader responsible for keeping the Lanham building, warehouse, and packaging lines running safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines. You will directly manage the packaging team and be accountable for their safety, performance, and development. The ideal candidate is a stellar communicator and proven leader who believes in our mission and is eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced organization. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to effectively support and communicate with our diverse workforce. Key Responsibilities Packaging Team Leadership ● Directly manage the Lanham packaging team, including supervisors and hourly team members. Manage hiring, onboarding, training, shift scheduling, attendance, coaching, and performance management for the team. ● Run daily packaging operations against the production schedule: staff the lines, set daily targets, lead shift start-up meetings, and remove obstacles so that orders are packed accurately, on time, and in full. Continually communicate to the team regarding operational performance, safety, and pertinent Soupergirl policies. ● Coordinate daily with the Production Managers so that kitchen output and packaging capacity stay in sync. ● Ensure every packaged product meets Soupergirl specifications, including fill weights, seals, labels, lot and date coding, allergen changeover controls, and cold chain handling. ● Track and report packaging metrics, including throughput, labor efficiency, yield, downtime, and material waste, and use the data to drive continuous improvement. Warehouse & Inventory Management ● Manage warehouse organization for the Lanham facility: receiving, cold and dry storage, stock rotation, lot traceability, staging, and shipping. ● Keep Lanham inventory accurate in real time in Soupergirl’s ERP system - Wherefour. Ensure receipts, transfers, material usage, and finished goods are recorded daily. ● Lead cycle counts and the monthly/quarterly/yearly physical inventory count for Lanham. Resolve variances and deliver results to the Plant Manager so that metrics reach the finance team within 5 business days after the end of every month. ● Manage packaging materials and operating supplies: monitor on-hand levels, flag reorder needs to procurement, and prevent stock-outs and overstock. ● Oversee receiving and shipping at Lanham. Verify deliveries against purchase orders, check temperatures on receipt, schedule outbound loads and transfers between facilities, and maintain signed BOL’s and POD’s. Facility & Equipment ● Serve as the point person for the Lanham building and grounds, including repairs, refrigeration, utilities, pest control, waste and recycling, and security. Manage outside contractors and service vendors. ● Maintain a preventive maintenance program for packaging, refrigeration, and material handling equipment. Coordinate repairs to minimize downtime and keep maintenance records current. ● Recommend and help manage facility improvement projects, approve expenses within scope of authority, and manage facility, warehouse, and packaging spending to budget. Safety, Food Safety & Compliance ● Champion a safety-first culture. Enforce facility safety standards to comply with all OSHA and other regulations, lead safety training, conduct regular in…

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