Plant Operations & Continuous Improvement Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS:
Plant Manager or Operations Manager for a food (or CPG) manufacturing company.

LOCATION:
Greater Philadelphia Area, NJ. Open to relocation. Worksite preference: Open.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
This highly experienced veteran is a hands-on operations leader with more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume bakery and food manufacturing. He has built a career leading operational turnarounds, improving efficiency, reducing costs, strengthening food safety cultures, and developing high-performing teams. Known for his visible leadership style and ability to build accountability, Shawn thrives in environments where he can drive measurable operational improvements while developing people and strengthening plant performance.

– 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume bakery and food manufacturing, including snack foods and dairy products.
– Extensive experience leading multi-shift operations, production optimization, food safety, quality systems, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
– Successfully led operations within facilities supporting up to 650 employees, with responsibility for production performance, labor management, KPI improvement, and operational execution.
– Reduced raw material losses by approximately $250,000 per month, improved line efficiency by 28%, and developed initiatives generating approximately $500,000 per month in ingredient savings.
– Proven leader in operational turnarounds, employee development, food safety compliance, and building cultures centered around accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma; U.S. Army Infantry School (Infantryman Training)

COMPENSATION:
Targeting approximately $150,000 – $180,000 base, with flexibility based on the overall compensation package, incentive opportunity, relocation assistance, and cost of living.

If you are interested in speaking with a candidate who:
– Leads from the production floor and builds high-performing, accountable teams.
– Brings a proven track record of improving operational performance, reducing costs, and strengthening food safety and quality systems.
– Is ready to leverage his large-scale manufacturing experience in a Plant Manager or senior Operations leadership role where he can make a lasting impact on people, performance, and plant culture, then… Contact:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent