Plant Director (Gm)

Who We Are
We’re a food company using sustainable ingredients and thoughtful food science to replicate our favorite foods in ways that make them more affordable, less harmful, and really, truly just as delicious. We believe that in our best future, the best foods - the ones we love the most - will not just be earth-friendly, but also easy to afford and hard to resist.
We’ve taken some of your favorite foods – think peanut butter, coffee &
chocolate – and recreated them using upcycled ingredients and innovative food science. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods you love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our Nut-Free Spreads, Bean-Free Coffee &
Cocoa-Free Chocolate are top 9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable and most importantly, utterly delicious.
Earlier this year, we were proud to announce our global B2B partnership with Cargill and our $52 million Series A+ raise, in a round co-led by Level One Fund and Horizons Ventures, bringing our total funding raised to over $94 million. This funding is earmarked for hiring additional headcount, meeting greater than anticipated consumer and commercial demand, funding expanded manufacturing facilities, and building out our foodservice channel. It is a great time to join us on our voyage!
How We Work
We’re a rapidly growing team who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, bias towards action, and improve what we’ve already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it’s our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and make every stakeholder proud. Read more about us by visiting our learn more about our, and follow along on and .
Role Introduction
We are hiring a Plant Director to lead and oversee our new production facility in Mason, Ohio, with a focus on safety, quality, and performance. This role involves establishing a culture of safety and adherence to regulations, promoting quality standards and continuous improvement, and implementing effective training programs in a rapidly changing and dynamic production environment. You will provide leadership to diverse teams, manage warehouse, production, supply chain, quality assurance and facility operations, and mentor team members for their professional growth.
This is an exempt, supervisory position based at our Mason, OH facility location and will report directly to the VP of Operations.
What You’ll Do
Foster a culture of Safety, Quality, and Performance
Establish and nurture a culture of safety, where employees prioritize and adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations
Promote a strong commitment to quality standards and continuous improvement, driving performance excellence across manufacturing operations
Implement effective training programs and initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge in safety, quality, and performance
Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and adherence to quality and safety protocols
Team Leadership and Management
Provide strong leadership and guidance to a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
Directly oversee the warehouse, production, supply chain, quality assurance and facility teams, ensuring effective coordination and alignment
Foster strong relationships and effective communication channels with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, QFSR, CI, Menu, Distro, ETC) to ensure alignment to consistent, and successful products, projects and workplace experience
Manage to clear goals and established standards, performance metrics, and accountability measures for the team
Mentor and develop team members, providing coaching and support for their professional growth
P&
L Accountability
Take ownership of financial performance by effectively managing the manufacturing budget, optimizing costs, and driving profitability
Demonstrate accountability for cost control, resource allocation, and financial analysis to support business decisions
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to maximize operational efficiency and profitability
Collaborate closely with the Warehouse, Production, Facility, Quality, Procurement, and Continuous Improvement teams to optimize processes, ensure quality standards, and drive operational efficiency
Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Navigate Rapid Growth and Change
Strategically navigate the challenges associated with rapid business growth, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and quality in manufacturing operations
Lead the implementation of strategies and processes to accommodate increased production volumes and maintain high standards
Anticipate future capacity needs and develop expansion plans to meet the demands of the growing business
What Makes a Great Candidate
10+ progressive leadership experience in operations roles including previous plant management experience.
Experience managing and leading supply chain and quality assurance functions
Proven successful project management leadership skills
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
Strong financial acumen as it relates to manufacturing, supply chain and logistics.
Demonstrated comfort level and ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including onboarding/off-boarding and partnering with People Operations (HR) on all aspects of employee relations
Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of manufacturing to the business
Strong attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to work and excel within a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Must have a strong sense of urgency, be time driven, and be highly motivated
Team player that works well with others across all areas of the company
Ability to present recommendations, ideas and build consensus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or G-Suite, including advanced Excel
Previous startup experience preferred
Physical Demands
Frequent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions entail frequent bending and stooping.
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Compensation
United States-based roles only:
The Annual salary for this role is between $128,000 and $192,000 plus immediate participation in our benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs. All employees are owners of Voyage Foods and receive an equity grant as part of their total package. At Voyage Foods, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
STD/LTD, Life and AD&
D policies
FSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits
401K Program
Commuter Benefits
20 vacation Days + 9 Company Holidays
Paid Family Leave Program
Ongoing Team Events, including Weekly Friday Lunches
Voyage Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Voyage Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Alex Chancellor, SHRM-SCP at or (phone number removed).
Voyage Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.