Plant Manager

WYLD • Denver, CO

21d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Plant Manager directly leads all departments and functions of the manufacturing facility, including Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities. The role is responsible for ensuring accountability across the organization; planning and organizing production operations; overseeing the production process; coordinating with partner departments; reviewing and approving payroll; managing financial budgets; and preparing monthly production analysis for Operations leadership.

The successful candidate drives purpose, vision, and engagement across multiple functions, develops future leaders, and demonstrates resilience, personal accountability, and integrity. The role also works between facilities, supports production and inventory compliance, oversees food safety compliance, and helps ensure manufacturing output meets sales demand and quality requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of directly related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or packaging environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment with a high sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and inventory management systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent conflict-resolution, communication, learning, and teaching skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to additional locations and facilities; frequent travel between buildings and sites is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and suggestions from various levels within the company.
• Microsoft Office core applications, Google, and Slack skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to maintain and manage confidential information.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old due to state regulations.
• Must submit to a background check.
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food or beverage packaging.
• Experience with Jira and/or other management platforms and software.
• ServSafe certification or a Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop leaders within the organization.
• Directly supervise the Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teams.
• Communicate with Department Managers throughout production and provide adequate support.
• Audit employee performance reviews with each employee’s Department Manager.
• Oversee hiring and termination decisions.
• Train and develop Department Managers and ensure staff follow training schedules.
• Partner with Sales and Sales Operations to ensure production meets sales demand.
• Work between the Sacramento and Long Beach facilities, providing guidance and management to both teams.
• Establish and maintain a culture of accountability at all levels.
• Keep inventory and transfer compliance management up to date, including CTS, production loss, returned or damaged product, transportation, and inventory quantities within ±5% of reported quantities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on state compliance laws.
• Authorize product-batch releases based on quality and compliance requirements.
• Drive results for production quotas and people metrics.
• Monitor sales and market trends daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Forecast, purchase, and allocate raw materials and product components according to production plans and inventory-management practices; manage lead times and storage capacity to maintain optimal inventory levels at on-site and off-site locations.
• Oversee the Food Safety Compliance Program, including staff training, compliance audits, coaching, process adjustments, compliance testing, and corrective action planning.
• Analyze complicated, extensive, and potentially conflicting information to solve problems.
• Create a workplace culture that motivates employees to contribute their best and commit to organizational objectives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Fully paid health insurance
• Fully paid dental insurance
• Fully paid vision insurance
• Competitive salary of $90,000–$115,000 per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed