Plant Manager - Food Service - Baltimore Location (47863)

HOLLY POULTRY•Baltimore, MD

1d•$120,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager – Foodservice is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Baltimore facility, ensuring production is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality standards, customer specifications, service levels, and cost expectations. This role drives production performance across all shifts, with a strong focus on yield, labor efficiency, and operational consistency. The Plant Manager leads Production and Warehouse Managers and partners closely with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Corporate Support teams to ensure customer requirements are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5–7 years of experience in food manufacturing with an emphasis on yield optimization and operational efficiency.
Poultry processing experience highly preferred.
Experience leading production teams in a high-volume environment
Comprehensive expertise in yield management, labor performance, and production metrics, combined with strong analytical and financial acumen to interpret data and drive continuous improvement in labor efficiency and yield outcomes.
Experience utilizing Redzone or similar manufacturing execution systems (MES) to monitor performance, drive accountability, and improve production efficiency.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems (USDA, HACCP, SQF)
Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational results
Strong communication and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a customer-driven or foodservice environment, preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day production operations to ensure efficient and consistent execution
Drive performance against key metrics including yield, labor efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction
Ensure all products meet defined customer specifications and quality requirements
Monitor production performance and take immediate action to address gaps
Champion a strong safety culture across all production operations
Ensure compliance with all OSHA, company safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Hold leadership and frontline teams accountable for safe work practices
Ensure strict adherence to customer product specifications, portioning requirements, and quality standards
Maintain and enforce SQF, GMP, and HACCP programs
Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance
Maintain strong working relationships with USDA representatives
Ensure production aligns with customer demand and order requirements
Support achievement of fill rates, order accuracy, and on-time delivery targets
Maintain consistency and reliability in production to meet customer expectations
Lead, coach, and develop Production Managers, supervisors, and frontline employees
Drive accountability across leadership for production performance, labor efficiency, and execution
Foster a positive, high-performance work environment and maintain strong employee relations
Ensure staffing levels and schedules align with production and service demands
Reinforce a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Minimize downtime and disruptions to production
Ensure facility conditions meet safety and regulatory standards
Drive operational efficiency with a focus on cost control, yield improvement, and labor management
Monitor plant performance and support cost reduction initiatives
Contribute to achieving plant-level financial and operational goals
Partner with the Continuous Improvement Manager to support the execution of improvement initiatives across production operations
Lead adherence to operational best practices and drive process standardization across all lines and shifts.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across production