Plant Manager – Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Role Overview

Creescent Foods, a halal meat processing facility in Chicago, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations. This senior leadership position combines strategic oversight of production operations with responsibility for driving operational excellence across performance, quality, safety, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across the plant floor, including autonomous maintenance teams and operational walks to ensure continuous improvement
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all production activities to meet customer requirements, quality standards, and cost objectives
• Implement lean manufacturing concepts and manage Six Sigma projects to drive operational efficiency and waste reduction
• Develop and maintain organizational structures, staffing plans, and workforce training programs to support facility growth
• Select, onboard, develop, and manage production personnel across all levels
• Monitor and manage production costs, budgets, and P&L targets
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and standards (SQF, USDA, GMP, HACCP, SSOP)
• Coordinate production planning, capacity planning, and logistics
• Work cross-functionally with quality assurance, supply chain, and finance teams
• Drive key performance indicators including fill rate, on-time delivery, quality, safety, cost, and budget performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years in food manufacturing or co-manufacturing environments
• 7+ years in management or supervisory roles
• 5+ years implementing lean manufacturing concepts in production settings
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of food safety standards (SQF, USDA, GMP, HACCP, SSOPs)
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed
• Budget management and financial calculation ability
• Spanish language ability preferred