Senior Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Plant Manager

Organic Dairy Processing Plant

Salary- (Open for the right candidate)

Relocation Assistance Offered

Position Overview

The Senior Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence of the organic dairy processing plant. This role ensures the highest standards of product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, mechanical readiness, capital project oversight, and employee engagement while driving continuous improvement and sustainable practices aligned with organic certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management : Lead, mentor, and develop plant management and production teams. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Production Oversight : Oversee daily production activities to ensure optimal efficiency, product quality, and adherence to organic processing standards.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance : Ensure all products meet or exceed USDA Organic, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards. Maintain rigorous HACCP and quality management systems.
• Process Optimization : Identify and implement process improvements to maximize throughput, minimize waste, and reduce energy and water usage in line with sustainability goals.
• Budget & Cost Management : Develop and manage plant budgets, control operational costs, and ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Stakeholder Communication : Serve as the primary liaison between plant operations and corporate leadership, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and auditors.
• Safety & Environmental Stewardship : Champion a safe workplace and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and organic certification requirements. Lead initiatives to minimize environmental impact.
• Inventory & Supply Chain : Oversee raw milk intake, ingredient sourcing, and inventory management to ensure uninterrupted production and traceability.
• Training & Development : Provide ongoing training for plant staff on organic principles, GMPs, SOPs, and emerging best practices.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

Reporting Structure

The Senior Plant Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations or Vice President of Manufacturing. This position manages a multidisciplinary team, including Production Managers, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Logistics personnel.

Location & Working Conditions

This role is based at the organic dairy processing facility and requires on-site presence. Occasional travel to supplier sites, corporate offices, and industry events may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.