Plant Manager

WYLD • New Britain, CT

13d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

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 oversees production operations, supports department managers and their teams, ensures accountability, coordinates with partner departments, approves payroll, manages budgets, and provides monthly production analysis to the Sr. Director of Operations. The successful candidate drives engagement and performance across functions, develops future leaders, and demonstrates resilience, personal accountability, and integrity.

The Plant Manager also oversees food safety and regulatory compliance, inventory planning and controls, and distribution operations. The position requires adaptability and accuracy in a fast-growing, fast-paced environment, as well as frequent travel between buildings and sites and the ability to travel to additional locations as needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of directly related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or packaging environment, preferably food or beverage packaging, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments.
• Experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and inventory management systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability and ability to excel 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to maintain and manage confidential information.
• Must be at least 21 years old, as required by state regulations.
• Must submit to a background check.
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card.
• Experience with Jira and/or other management platforms and software.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop organizational leaders and staff.
• Directly supervise the Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teams.
• Communicate with department managers during production and provide support.
• Audit employee performance reviews with department managers.
• Oversee hiring and termination decisions.
• Train and develop department managers and ensure staff follow training schedules.
• Partner with Sales and Sales Ops to ensure production meets sales demand.
• Promote accountability throughout the organization.
• Maintain current inventory and transfer compliance, including CTS, production loss, returned or damaged product, transportation, and inventory accuracy within ±5% of reported quantities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on applicable state compliance laws.
• Drive production quotas and people-related metrics.
• Track sales and market trends daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Forecast, purchase, and allocate raw materials and product components; manage lead times, storage capacity, and inventory levels at on-site and off-site locations.
• Oversee the Food Safety Compliance Program and train staff in food-safe work habits.
• Conduct compliance audits to ensure adherence to SOPs; provide employee coaching, process adjustments, compliance testing, and corrective action planning as needed.
• Coordinate with distribution and sales leadership to ensure the team and fleet meet operational needs.
• Work with the distribution team to create and communicate delivery schedules and event plans.
• Ensure efficient product delivery, payment collection, transfers, and safety compliance.
• Manage third-party route-provider relationships and operations.
• Recommend personnel evaluations and training for the distribution team.
• Analyze complex or conflicting information to identify and solve problems.
• Foster a motivating workplace culture that supports employee engagement and organizational objectives.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$115,000 per year, paid biweekly.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Unlimited vacation, with four weeks of annual use encouraged.
• 401(k).
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

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