Plant Manager

The Director of Site Operations is responsible for managing plant operations of a 300 employee (260 non-exempt and 40 salaried and salaried non-exempt) frozen food manufacturing site based in Austin, TX. This site produces 40 million pounds annually (TTL COGS managed = $38MM). A non-union facility with 1st and 2nd production shifts and a 3rd shift Sanitation and Refrigeration and Wastewater maintenance crew. The incumbent will ensure all key objectives are met, and will oversee and monitor performance for safety, quality, maintenance, cost, customer service, and employee engagement. This role oversees day-to-day activities across all departments and leads the transformation to a high-performing, team-based environment. The incumbent must be a strategic business partner with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers throughout the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement using innovative tools and approaches. Key leadership requirements include inspiring trust, creating direction, driving decision-making, building talent and culture, executing with excellence, and owning the results.