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 Pittsburgh, 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 Salary is based on education and experience and comprised of 130K - 170K plus long-term and short-term incentives

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

·       Prefer servant style leadership approach, knows how to delegate, teach and develop others

·       Direct experience in aseptic processing, high-speed packaging, liquid filling, 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