Plant Director
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in progressive leadership roles within food manufacturing; multi-plant leadership experience preferred.
- Continuous Improvement Expertise: Deep working knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma practices with a track record of measurable success.
- Change Management: Demonstrated success managing organizational and operational change, technology adoption, and cultural transformation.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent management and leadership skills; capable of motivating plant employees from all departments at all levels and with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Full description
Work is Sweet!
'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.
See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.
Job Description Summary:
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for three regional manufacturing facilities, overseeing all aspects of Production, Packaging, and Maintenance operations. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality products to See's selling divisions, while driving operational excellence and developing a culture of ownership, accountability and empowerment and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
The pay range for this position is expected to be $187,000- $220,000k annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Description:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Multi-Plant Operational Leadership
- Lead, direct, and coordinate day-to-day production and packaging operations across both regional manufacturing sites.
- Ensure output meets quality standards, production plans, and cost targets.
Team Development and Performance Management
- Develop leadership talent, enables and fosters a culture of ownership, accountability.
- Responsible for on sight succession planning.
- Manage site leadership teams; establish and develop goals, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive Safety, Quality, Service and Cost.
Change Leadership and Culture Development
- Lead cultural transformation by promoting a high-performance, inclusive environment.
- Embed change management best practices to ensure sustainable adoption of improvements and organizational alignment.
Continuous Improvement
- Champion and deploy TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, increase OEE, and drive operational efficiency.
- Responsible to deliver strategic CI plans and results for sites.
- Partner with SME and Plant Manager of San Francisco to standardize CI approach across See’s manufacturing sites.
Compliance Leadership
- Ensure strict adherence to workplace safety, food safety (HACCP, GMP, SQF), and environmental regulations.