Plant Manager Job at Bridgeway Professionals, Youngstown, PA

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  • Bridgeway Professionals
  • Youngstown, PA

Job Description

Plant Manager – Aseptic Packaging Operations | Food Manufacturing
We’re looking for a strong, experienced leader to oversee day-to-day operations at a rapidly growing aseptic food packaging facility near Youngstown, PA. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to balance people, process, and production in a packaging environment—and who thrives in the details of scheduling, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The facility is transitioning through a major modernization phase, and we’re building the right team and structure to support consistent growth. With a solid foundation in place, we’re seeking a Plant Manager who can bring discipline to operations, develop high-performing teams, and improve performance metrics across every department.

FULL RELOCATION PROVIDED

Summary

  •   Full operational ownership—production, quality, maintenance, and planning
  •   Currently operating on one shift with plans to scale into multiple
  • Hands-on, flexible team environment focused on results and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations including batching, processing, aseptic filling, and shipping
  • Supervise a cross-functional team across production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation
  • Implement scheduling, labor plans, and shift structure as production scales
  • Establish KPIs to track throughput, downtime, labor, yield, and efficiency
  • Support food safety and regulatory systems including GMP, HACCP, and SQF
  • Guide the team through system changes and support training on new platforms
  • Monitor equipment performance and work closely with maintenance to ensure uptime
  • Be a visible, floor-oriented leader—supporting recruitment, accountability, and team development
  •   Help build out systems and workflows that support future expansion

What You Bring

  •   BS/BA required; engineering or related technical degree preferred
  • 5-7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in food or beverage filling or high-speed packaging manufacturing environment
  • Direct experience in aseptic processing, high-speed packaging, canning or sterile fill operations is required
  • Strong understanding of MS Office, ERP systems; implementation experience is a plus
  • Six-sigma or lean certifications are preferred
  • Ability to implement structure and coach teams through change
  • Strong communication skills and a hands-on leadership approach
  • Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal bureaucracy

Job Tags

Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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