Senior Plant Operations Manager-Food Manufacturing

??Senior Plant Operations Manager | Food Manufacturing | Forest City, NCBradley Professional is partnering with an innovative client to find a Senior Plant Operations Manager to lead a brand-new 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and play a key part in building operations from the ground up.What You'll DoYou'll be the driving force behind plant startup, expansion, and long-term operational success"”bridging strategy with execution on the floor. From overseeing construction and commissioning to building high-performing teams and optimizing workflows, you'll shape the future of this growing operation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead facility build-out, equipment installation, and operational launchOwn P&L, budgets, and capital projectsDevelop scalable processes, SOPs, and production workflowsDrive continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency initiativesEnsure compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, and SQF standardsPartner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, QA, Culinary, and Executive LeadershipBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing team focused on quality and safetyEstablish KPIs and deliver measurable performance improvementsWhat We're Looking For10+ years in food manufacturing leadership (Plant Manager / Director level)Strong experience with plant startup, stabilization, and scaling operationsDeep knowledge of regulated food environments (FDA, USDA, SQF, GMP)Proven ability to manage fast-paced operations with a results-driven mindsetSkilled in operational strategy, process improvement, and team developmentWillingness to travel to corporate HQ in Chicago as neededWhy This Role?Lead a greenfield operation from the ground upDirect access to executive leadership and real influence on strategyOpportunity to create structure, stability, and growth in a scaling businessIf you're a hands-on operations leader ready to build something impactful, we want to hear from you.Apply or message me directly to learn more!

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