Plant Manager
Nassau Candy, Inc., Hicksville, NY, United States
Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually
Plant Manager – Promotional Products & Food Production
Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. Through divisions such as
NC Custom, Chocolate Inn, AmuseMints®, and Lanco , we deliver high-quality, customized solutions with speed, precision, and scale.
Our operations are built to support
high-volume, high-mix production with rapid turnaround times , often within
24-72 hours , while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.
We are seeking a
high-impact Plant Manager
to lead day-to-day operations across a fast-paced promotional products environment, including food and chocolate production, fulfillment, and packaging.
This is a
hands‑on leadership role
focused on execution, accountability, and performance. The Plant Manager will
own the floor , lead teams across shifts, and ensure the operation is set up for success from close to open every day.
Lead all daily plant operations across production, fulfillment, and shipping
Drive execution to meet aggressive ship dates in a high-volume, short lead-time environment
Maintain full visibility across all orders and actively "order chase" to ensure nothing falls behind
Ensure operational readiness from close to open, including staffing, materials, and priorities
Throughput & Efficiency
Improve output across all departments, with a strong focus on bottleneck identification and resolution
Drive labor efficiency and manage payroll within budget expectations
Implement process improvements to increase throughput without adding unnecessary cost
Balance workload across departments to maintain consistent production flow
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams across the facility
Establish and enforce clear performance expectations and daily metrics
Hold teams accountable to productivity, quality, and safety standards
Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with Scheduling and Planning to ensure realistic, executable production plans
Ensure alignment between production, packing, and shipping operations
Monitor real‑time performance and adjust labor and resources as needed
Ensure full compliance with
GMP, FDA, HACCP , and all food safety requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit‑ready facility at all times
Partner with QA/QC to uphold product integrity, consistency, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, and Operations Leadership
Provide clear communication on order status, risks, and recovery plans
Support new product launches and ensure operational readiness for new items
Qualifications
7–10+ years of
plant or operations management experience
Background in
food production, packaging, or regulated manufacturing required
Experience in
high-mix, high-volume environments with short lead times
Strong working knowledge of:
Throughput and capacity management
Labor planning and payroll control
Production scheduling and execution
Proven leadership ability in fast‑paced, execution‑driven environments
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Working knowledge of
food safety standards (GMP, FDA, HACCP preferred)
What We Offer
Competitive base salary ($140,000 – $160,000) with performance‑driven upside
401(k) with company match
Opportunity to lead a
mission‑critical operation
within a growing, family‑owned business
A culture focused on
execution, accountability, and continuous improvement
If you are an operational leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, takes ownership of outcomes, and knows how to drive performance on the floor—this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
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Plant Manager – Promotional Products & Food Production
Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. Through divisions such as
NC Custom, Chocolate Inn, AmuseMints®, and Lanco , we deliver high-quality, customized solutions with speed, precision, and scale.
Our operations are built to support
high-volume, high-mix production with rapid turnaround times , often within
24-72 hours , while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.
We are seeking a
high-impact Plant Manager
to lead day-to-day operations across a fast-paced promotional products environment, including food and chocolate production, fulfillment, and packaging.
This is a
hands‑on leadership role
focused on execution, accountability, and performance. The Plant Manager will
own the floor , lead teams across shifts, and ensure the operation is set up for success from close to open every day.
Lead all daily plant operations across production, fulfillment, and shipping
Drive execution to meet aggressive ship dates in a high-volume, short lead-time environment
Maintain full visibility across all orders and actively "order chase" to ensure nothing falls behind
Ensure operational readiness from close to open, including staffing, materials, and priorities
Throughput & Efficiency
Improve output across all departments, with a strong focus on bottleneck identification and resolution
Drive labor efficiency and manage payroll within budget expectations
Implement process improvements to increase throughput without adding unnecessary cost
Balance workload across departments to maintain consistent production flow
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams across the facility
Establish and enforce clear performance expectations and daily metrics
Hold teams accountable to productivity, quality, and safety standards
Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with Scheduling and Planning to ensure realistic, executable production plans
Ensure alignment between production, packing, and shipping operations
Monitor real‑time performance and adjust labor and resources as needed
Ensure full compliance with
GMP, FDA, HACCP , and all food safety requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit‑ready facility at all times
Partner with QA/QC to uphold product integrity, consistency, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, and Operations Leadership
Provide clear communication on order status, risks, and recovery plans
Support new product launches and ensure operational readiness for new items
Qualifications
7–10+ years of
plant or operations management experience
Background in
food production, packaging, or regulated manufacturing required
Experience in
high-mix, high-volume environments with short lead times
Strong working knowledge of:
Throughput and capacity management
Labor planning and payroll control
Production scheduling and execution
Proven leadership ability in fast‑paced, execution‑driven environments
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Working knowledge of
food safety standards (GMP, FDA, HACCP preferred)
What We Offer
Competitive base salary ($140,000 – $160,000) with performance‑driven upside
401(k) with company match
Opportunity to lead a
mission‑critical operation
within a growing, family‑owned business
A culture focused on
execution, accountability, and continuous improvement
If you are an operational leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, takes ownership of outcomes, and knows how to drive performance on the floor—this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
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