Job Description
Employment Type: Full-time
Available Positions: 1
Location: On-Site
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Summary
This Plant Manager will ensure efficient production, compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards, and cost control while maintaining a safe working environment. The Plant Manager leads production teams, manages plant performance, and drives continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Key Activities
- Oversee daily plant operations, including production, processing, packaging, and distribution.
- Ensure production targets, efficiency, and yield goals are achieved.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Monitor plant performance metrics such as throughput, downtime, waste, and labour efficiency
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, USDA, FDA, GMP, and SSOP.
- Maintain strict sanitation and hygiene practices throughout the facility.
- Prepare for and manage internal and external food safety audits and inspections.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and processing of meat products.
- Lead, coach, and develop plant supervisors and department managers.
- Manage staffing, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to improve plant efficiency.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives where applicable. Manage plant budget, labor costs, and operational expenses.
- Analyze production costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Optimize resource utilization and reduce waste.
Preferred Skills
- Background in large-scale food production facilities.
- Knowledge of automation and modern processing technologies.
Educations & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 8–15+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
- Must have experience working in the fishing industry.
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Job ID: 8203