Plant Manager – Aseptic Packaging Operations | Food ManufacturingWe’re looking for a strong, experienced leader to oversee day-to-day operations at a rapidly growing aseptic food packaging facility near Youngstown, PA. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to balance people, process, and production in a packaging environment—and who thrives in the details of scheduling, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The facility is transitioning through a major modernization phase, and we’re building the right team and structure to support consistent growth. With a solid foundation in place, we’re seeking a Plant Manager who can bring discipline to operations, develop high-performing teams, and improve performance metrics across every department.

FULL RELOCATION PROVIDED

Summary

•  Full operational ownership—production, quality, maintenance, and planning
•  Currently operating on one shift with plans to scale into multiple
• Hands-on, flexible team environment focused on results and accountability

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including batching, processing, aseptic filling, and shipping
• Supervise a cross-functional team across production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation
• Implement scheduling, labor plans, and shift structure as production scales
• Establish KPIs to track throughput, downtime, labor, yield, and efficiency
• Support food safety and regulatory systems including GMP, HACCP, and SQF
• Guide the team through system changes and support training on new platforms
• Monitor equipment performance and work closely with maintenance to ensure uptime
• Be a visible, floor-oriented leader—supporting recruitment, accountability, and team development
•  Help build out systems and workflows that support future expansion

What You Bring

•  BS/BA required; engineering or related technical degree preferred
• 5-7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in food or beverage filling or high-speed packaging manufacturing environment
• Direct experience in aseptic processing, high-speed packaging, canning or sterile fill operations is required
• Strong understanding of MS Office, ERP systems; implementation experience is a plus
• Six-sigma or lean certifications are preferred
• Ability to implement structure and coach teams through change
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on leadership approach
• Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal bureaucracy