Director of Plant Operations (Allentown)
iRiS Recruiting Solutions, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
Director of Plant Operations
Location:
Allentown, PA
Our CPG manufacturing client is seeking a
Director of Plant Operations
to lead a high-volume production facility in the Allentown, PA area. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring consistent execution across safety, quality, service, and cost.
This leader will play a critical role in strengthening daily execution while building the long-term capabilities of the site. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of hands-on operational leadership, structured systems thinking, and the ability to lead through complexity and change.
Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for a large, multi-line food or beverage manufacturing operation Build, develop, and hold accountable a strong site leadership team Drive performance across safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and service metrics Partner closely with Maintenance and Engineering leaders to improve asset reliability and work planning Lead structured operating rhythms, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and company standards Communicate effectively across levels and manage up within a matrixed organization Support enterprise initiatives, including systems upgrades and process standardization
Ideal Background 5+ years of experience as a Plant Manager, Site Director, or equivalent senior operations leader Experience leading large, high-volume food or beverage manufacturing facilities Strong understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability systems, and workforce planning Proven ability to elevate team performance and drive sustained results Experience operating in complex labor environments preferred Bachelor’s highly preferred
Leadership Profile High-character leader with strong values and presence on the floor Structured, disciplined, and process-driven, while remaining people-focused Comfortable balancing short-term execution with long-term site capability building Clear, direct communicator who builds trust and accountability
Compensation & Location Highly Competitive compensation package Annual incentive and long-term incentive programs Relocation support available
Location:
Allentown, PA
Our CPG manufacturing client is seeking a
Director of Plant Operations
to lead a high-volume production facility in the Allentown, PA area. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring consistent execution across safety, quality, service, and cost.
This leader will play a critical role in strengthening daily execution while building the long-term capabilities of the site. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of hands-on operational leadership, structured systems thinking, and the ability to lead through complexity and change.
Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for a large, multi-line food or beverage manufacturing operation Build, develop, and hold accountable a strong site leadership team Drive performance across safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and service metrics Partner closely with Maintenance and Engineering leaders to improve asset reliability and work planning Lead structured operating rhythms, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and company standards Communicate effectively across levels and manage up within a matrixed organization Support enterprise initiatives, including systems upgrades and process standardization
Ideal Background 5+ years of experience as a Plant Manager, Site Director, or equivalent senior operations leader Experience leading large, high-volume food or beverage manufacturing facilities Strong understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability systems, and workforce planning Proven ability to elevate team performance and drive sustained results Experience operating in complex labor environments preferred Bachelor’s highly preferred
Leadership Profile High-character leader with strong values and presence on the floor Structured, disciplined, and process-driven, while remaining people-focused Comfortable balancing short-term execution with long-term site capability building Clear, direct communicator who builds trust and accountability
Compensation & Location Highly Competitive compensation package Annual incentive and long-term incentive programs Relocation support available