Plant Director

Suntory • Garner, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Plant Director in Garner, NC to lead a high-volume production and distribution facility supporting PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper brands. This role oversees 300+ employees and is responsible for end-to-end plant performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Proven experience managing large employee populations (200+ preferred)
• Strong understanding of P&L management
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and decision-making ability
• Strong computer skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of GMP and food safety standards

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Business Administration, or any related field)
• Beverage or high-speed CPG manufacturing experience
• Union experience
• Food safety, AIB, or audit experience

Responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations for production and warehouse facilities
• Hire, lead, and develop Operations staff
• Implement new technologies to improve quality and reduce costs
• Create and maintain documentation related to production, warehouse quality, and inspections
• Partner with and support the Sales Department
• Develop and execute all Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives
• Provide support to customers and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, quality, and audit standards (AIB, etc.)
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and/or TPM methodologies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company-paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree