Plant Director

SuntoryGarner, NC
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
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