Plant Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Manager in Florence, SC area! This role focuses on planning, directing, and maintaining maximum standards of product quality, efficiency, safety, cost control, and schedule attainment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing plans.
• Build, manage, and develop the operations team; facilitate continuous improvement processes.
• Provide operational expertise to peers and senior leadership.
• Monitor equipment needs and ensure high levels of plant efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor and customer partnerships.
• Establish current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies.
• Create and implement a technical vision and lead new technical projects or line implementations.
• Provide guidance and authorization to carry out major operational plans and procedures.
• Review organizational performance against objectives and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop technical budgets, allocate resources, and set project deadlines.
• Lead departmental activities to improve production techniques, assess technology trends, and address human resource needs.
• Forecast departmental operating costs and manage budget preparation.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Engineering, business or related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the frozen food industry and/or USDA-regulated environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and equally across all levels and diverse cultures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.