Commissary - Manager / Plant Manager

4595 Food Market Corp dba Josephs Classic Market•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissary Manager / Plant Manager is responsible for end-to-end operations of Joseph’s Food production facility, overseeing high-volume batch production, food safety, inventory control, labor management, and distribution to retail locations. This role leads a structured, fast-paced production environment responsible for approximately 8,000+ pounds of daily output, ensuring consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and cost control. The position serves as the on-site operational leader, translating company strategy into disciplined daily execution.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in high-volume or large-batch production environments
Proven leadership experience managing hourly teams
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance
Experience with inventory management and production planning
Strong operational and financial acumen
Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and operational discipline
Ability to work in structured, repetitive, and process-driven environments
High attention to detail with focus on consistency and execution

Nice To Haves

Experience in commissary, food manufacturing, or multi-unit retail food environments
Familiarity with ERP or production management systems
Background in prepared foods, bakery, or fresh food production

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production across all product categories (prepared foods, bakery, deli, etc.)
Ensure daily production is completed on time and aligned with volume and delivery needs
Execute production schedules based on approved menus, store demand, and delivery timelines (revised)
Monitor batch consistency and yield during production
Identify delays, shortages, or bottlenecks early and take corrective action
Drive throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives
Maintain facility organization, cleanliness, and workflow optimization
Oversee packaging, labeling, and distribution to multiple store locations
Track production accuracy, including batch yields and product consistency
Report waste, variances, or production issues to leadership
Ensure all production follows established standards and specifications
Monitor KPIs including yield, labor efficiency, and service levels
Support cost control initiatives while maintaining product integrity
Enforce all food safety standards (HACCP, local regulations, internal SOPs)
Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to recipes/specifications
Verify cooking, cooling, labeling, dating, and storage are executed correctly
Ensure all products meet food safety standards before leaving production
Take immediate corrective action when standards are not met
Maintain proper storage, rotation, and shelf-life controls
Lead audit readiness and corrective action processes
Manage raw materials, ingredients, and packaging inventory
Maintain accurate inventory records; support cycle counts
Implement inventory control procedures to minimize shrink and waste
Coordinate purchasing, receiving, and material flow
Manage food waste and proper utilization of excess production
Lead, train, and develop production staff and supervisors
Set clear daily production priorities for the team
Hold team members accountable for execution, organization, and cleanliness
Maintain discipline and standards during high-volume production
Manage labor scheduling aligned with production demand
Conduct performance management, coaching, and development
Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and employee relations
Oversee order fulfillment and delivery to retail stores
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of outbound shipments
Coordinate logistics to maintain store-level in-stock performance
Own key P&L drivers: labor, food cost, waste, and overhead
Monitor and improve: Production yield, Labor cost as % of output, Waste and shrink, Service levels and order accuracy
Identify and execute cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
Support budgeting and forecasting
Implement and enforce standardized operating procedures
Support ERP / production systems (BOMs, inventory, order guides)
Drive continuous improvement and operational discipline