Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This is a chance to lead a long-standing, family-oriented food manufacturing plant in Nashville, with strong team tenure, full leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to drive real change and efficiency while earning $150k + bonus

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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

I’m partnering with a long-established food manufacturer in Nashville that’s looking for a Plant Manager to lead their Nashville facility.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a stable, family-oriented plant with strong employee tenure, while also having the support and tools to drive real change, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The ideal leader will be someone who values the plant’s history and long-tenured team members while also driving change, efficiency, and accountability now that the company has the tools in place to operate more effectively. They’re looking for an approachable, personable manager who can quickly earn trust, but who is also confident enough to delegate, set clear expectations, and lead continuous improvement across the operation.

Why join us?

• Lead a stable, long-standing facility with strong employee tenure
• Step into a visible leadership role with full ownership of plant performance
• Drive real change and efficiency with tools and support already in place
• Work in a family-oriented culture while shaping the future of operations
• Competitive Compensation + 20% bonus
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO
• Health/ Dental/ Vision

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the plant leadership team (Warehouse, Production, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, HR)
• Ensure all products are produced, packaged, and shipped safely, efficiently, and in compliance with USDA/FDA regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, safety, service, and cost
• Maintain SQF certification, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance
• Analyze key plant metrics to identify and implement operational improvements
• Manage budgets, labor, and overhead costs effectively
• Set clear expectations, delegate responsibilities, and hold teams accountable
• Foster a positive, family-oriented culture while leading change with confidence

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a process manufacturing environment (food manufacturing required)
• Strong knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations, GMPs, and SQF processes
• Proven experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Track record of improving results in quality, safety, service, and cost
• Strong leadership skills: approachable, personable, but confident in driving accountability
• Budgeting and cost control expertise
• Knowledge of Environmental, Safety, and Workers’ Compensation standards

If you’re a proven food manufacturing leader who can balance a strong family-oriented culture with driving change and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a company where you can make a lasting impact.

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