A leading food manufacturing firm is looking for a Plant / General Manager to lead their site in Los Angeles.
Level: Plant Manager
Location: Los Angeles Metro Area
Position Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete operation of the facility, ensuring all aspects, including production, quality control, and purchasing, meet or exceed established standards.
- Maintain robust financial performance by ensuring profit and loss targets are met and the budget is adhered to.
- Identify and implement cost-saving strategies to support budget goals.
- Continuously enhance quality by monitoring systems and audits, exceeding both internal and regulatory standards.
- Ensure strict adherence to all food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SSOP, GMP) and manage regulatory audits efficiently.
- Complete all food safety assessments on time according to the established guidelines.
- Lead a unified team focused on continuous improvement and high-performance standards.
- Organize staffing to optimize departmental efficiency.
- Supervise production teams to ensure top-tier quality and operational efficiency.
- Ensure all quality aspects of operations are thoroughly monitored to meet compliance requirements.
- Foster strong working relationships with department heads and represent the facility in all external communications.
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations from airlines, airports, and ports.
- Assist in the development and execution of new policies and procedures.
- Track and analyze key metrics to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure precise documentation of requirements.
- Perform cost analyses, scenarios, and benchmarking for performance improvements.
- Monitor and forecast demand and resource needs.
- Proactively manage risks associated with labor laws, food safety regulations, and other external compliance factors.
- Create and manage the annual business plan, contributing to budgeting processes.
- Regularly assess and adjust the facility's performance to ensure goals are met.
- Ensure all work practices align with customer expectations and company standards.
- Drive process optimizations and the continuous improvement culture.
- Uphold safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance at all times.
- Provide leadership and development for team members while adhering to Human Resources policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in inflight catering management.
- Track record of successfully leading operations in an airline catering environment, with a preference for international account management.
- Experience with budgeting and operational planning.
- Background in manufacturing or food production is a plus.
- Knowledge of HACCP and compliance with FDA standards is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software tools.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and process optimization skills.
- Strong time management and performance-driven approach.
- At least 3-4 years of comprehensive operations management experience.
- Solid financial acumen and leadership abilities.
- Strong skills in employee relations and team management.
- Expertise in quality control problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong emphasis on safety and compliance.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Passion for high-quality cuisine and top-tier customer service.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a data-driven mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
