production manager - manufacturing

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.Why work for Dawn Foods?PEOPLE.PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.Why should you apply? We invest in you!Industry-leading health insurance and well-being coverage on day 1Competitive PayGenerous company retirement benefit contributions4 Weeks of Vacation to StartProfessional growth through tuition assistance and educational programsAn opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforceFamily-owned business over 100 years in serviceJob Purpose and OverviewThe Plant Manager is responsible for leading the overall manufacturing operation by optimizing resources, developing high-performing teams, and executing operational strategies that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role drives performance across safety, quality, service, delivery, and financial objectives while supporting long-term business growth and customer satisfaction.What will you do as a Plant Managerat Dawn Foods?Lead and promote a culture of safety across plant and warehouse operations, ensuring a safe work environment and minimizing workplace incidents.Oversee site security programs and safeguards to protect employees, facilities, equipment, and organizational assets.Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, sustainability initiatives, and all applicable governmental and internal standards.Champion food safety programs to prevent microbiological, chemical, and foreign material risks while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, BRC standards, and internal quality systems.Drive product quality excellence by ensuring manufacturing processes consistently meet product specifications and deliver a superior customer and consumer experience.Ensure successful outcomes during regulatory, certification, customer, and internal audits to maintain compliance and competitiveness.Lead production planning and execution to achieve volume, service, quality, and cost objectives.Oversee maintenance strategies and asset management programs to maximize equipment reliability, facility performance, and operational efficiency.Manage inventory and warehouse operations to optimize inventory levels, maintain service standards, and support effective cash flow management.Partner in evaluating, prioritizing, and executing capital investments to support business growth, operational performance, and long-term strategic objectives.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and operational performance through Lean and World Class Manufacturing principles.Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams by establishing clear goals, priorities, accountability, and a collaborative work environment.Partner with Human Resources to support talent development, succession planning, workforce capability building, employee engagement, and ongoing training initiatives.Collaborate with Human Resources and Compensation teams on hiring, promotions, performance management, disciplinary actions, and compensation decisions in accordance with company policies.Partner with Research & Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to successfully commercialize and launch new products.Promote organizational values, leadership principles, and a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Develop, monitor, and communicate key business metrics related to operational performance, budgets, capital projects, and site objectives.What Does It Take to be a Plant Manager at Dawn Foods? A minimum of 8 years of manufacturing