Plant Manager in Buffalo

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Plant General Manager

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Plant General Manager to lead a high-speed canning and packaging operation in Buffalo, NY. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing all aspects of production, maintenance, quality control, and safety. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver who can balance operational excellence with team development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to ensure production goals, safety standards, and quality expectations are met.
• Develop and implement process improvements that drive productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance, reliability, and optimization of plant equipment and systems.
• Review production and quality reports to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with department managers to meet production schedules and cost targets.
• Utilize Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance performance.
• Manage budgets, monitor costs, and control resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and food manufacturing regulations.
• Build a positive, performance-driven workplace culture.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop team members at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in plant or manufacturing management.
• Strong technical knowledge of high-speed packaging, canning, or food processing equipment.
• Experience with thermal processing is .
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) .

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead a well-established, high-performing production team.
• Direct impact on operational strategy, efficiency, and team development.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

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