Plant Manager - Food Manufacturing

Description: We are Monarca Food Solutions (Evans / Palmex). We are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community, proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere. Competitive Benefits offered to employees: Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match We are hiring for a Plant Manager in our Greensboro, NC location. The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and profitability of the Monarca Food Solutions pork rind manufacturing facility. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for all plant functions, including production, maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, warehouse, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and employee development. The Plant Manager is accountable for achieving safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and financial objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with Corporate Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Procurement, and Research & Development to support business growth and ensure efficient, compliant manufacturing operations. Essential Responsibilities Leadership & Operations Provide visible leadership and direction for all plant operations. Develop, coach, and evaluate department managers and supervisors while building a high-performing leadership team. Establish operational goals and hold teams accountable for results. Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Develop succession plans and strengthen employee engagement and retention. Manufacturing & Production Direct all manufacturing activities, including pork rind preparation, frying, seasoning, packaging, warehousing, and shipping. Ensure production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently, and within quality standards. Optimize labor utilization, equipment performance, and production flow. Drive improvements in throughput, yields, product consistency, and operational efficiency. Minimize downtime, waste, scrap, and rework while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable FDA, USDA (where applicable), OSHA, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SQF, customer, and company standards. Maintain audit readiness and lead all customer, regulatory, and third-party audits. Drive continuous improvement in food safety, sanitation, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Maintenance & Continuous Improvement Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability. Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and enhance plant performance. Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements. Financial & Business Performance Manage plant operating budgets and control manufacturing costs. Improve manufacturing cost per pound through effective management of labor, utilities, cooking oil usage, maintenance, inventory, and waste. Partner with Finance to achieve annual operating plans and profitability objectives. Support new product commercialization and continuous business growth. Key Performance Indicators Performance is measured by achievement of key operational metrics, including: Employee Safety and OSHA performance Food Safety and SQF/FDA audit results Customer complaints and product quality Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Production schedule atta…

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