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Senior Plant Manager
CAVA - Cava Foods, Verona
Senior Plant Manager
CAVA - Cava Foods, Verona
Full Time
7
Years
Experience
$135000 - $165000 / Year
Senior Plant Manager
CAVA - Cava Foods, Verona
Full Time
7
Years
Experience
$135000 - $165000 / Year
Skills
Other
Description
At CAVA Foods, we love what we do, and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food, who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every retail partner and restaurant, receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.
We foster a culture built on five core values:
- Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
- Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
- Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
- Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
- Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.
Senior Plant Manager:
The Senior Plant Manager must maintain and improve the operations of the CAVA Products Commissary in Verona, VA. The role oversees employees, production, quality and distribution to support the consumer-packaged goods business and our CAVA locations throughout the US. The Plant Manager will report to the Director of Operations of CAVA Products.
What You’ll Do:
- Direct day to day operations of the plant - production/packaging of our CAVA Products dips and spreads for distribution.
- Manage commissary staff, including hiring, payroll, scheduling, and employee performance.
- Ensure the highest food safety and quality standards – monitor quality assurance and drive continuous improvement of food safety and quality management systems. Support all regulatory compliance.
- Work with the procurement & logistics team to help manage supply chain, production planning and product movement.
- Plan and coordinate equipment and facility maintenance projects.
- Serve as the primary contact for third-party operations.
- Establish a culture of excellence, trust, and responsibility within the Commissary team operations team that align with CAVA’s values
- Set the example across department or team of a service mindset
- Effectively communicate goals, priorities, and action items to direct reports; actively give feedback on progress updates.
- Lead without hidden agenda or preferential treatment.
- Provide insightful and actionable feedback for our team to develop, and monitor their own performance
- Support all team members and serve as a backup for direct reports as necessary.
- Foster a trusting and supportive environment by actively listening; allow direct reports to grow within their roles.
The Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry
- Prior management experience – Ability to lead/motivate a team, familiar with staff scheduling, knowledgeable of staffing processes, procedures and labor laws
- Experience in working with ERP and Plant Maintenance software applications
- Solid understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
- Process oriented - Ability to understand and manage personnel and delivery schedules, production quotas and operating within a budget
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with long term capacity planning and vendor management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferable
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree/experience in related field
Physical Requirements:
- Physical dexterity, ability to lift up to 45 lbs and push/pull rolling bowls, carts, and containers with up to 550 lbs of product.
- The ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry, cold)
- The ability to stand and work on feet for 8 to 10 hours at a time
- Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
- Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
- Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
- Allergens: We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.
What we offer:
- A competitive base salary
- Benefits + perks which include paid parental leave, and paid opportunities to give back to the community
- Opportunity to grow into a key member of the operations department as department grows
- Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet insurance plus more!
- 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
- Free CAVA food
- Casual work environment
- All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
- Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
- The posting range is an all-cash range.
*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only
CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”
As
an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions
without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,
height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic
information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by
federal, state, or local law. This job description is not intended to be a
comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and
such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
At CAVA Foods, we love what we do, and we manufacture every dip and spread to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food, who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every retail partner and restaurant, receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.
We foster a culture built on five core values:
- Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
- Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
- Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
- Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
- Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.
Senior Plant Manager:
The Senior Plant Manager must maintain and improve the operations of the CAVA Products Commissary in Verona, VA. The role oversees employees, production, quality and distribution to support the consumer-packaged goods business and our CAVA locations throughout the US. The Plant Manager will report to the Director of Operations of CAVA Products.
What You’ll Do:
- Direct day to day operations of the plant - production/packaging of our CAVA Products dips and spreads for distribution.
- Manage commissary staff, including hiring, payroll, scheduling, and employee performance.
- Ensure the highest food safety and quality standards – monitor quality assurance and drive continuous improvement of food safety and quality management systems. Support all regulatory compliance.
- Work with the procurement & logistics team to help manage supply chain, production planning and product movement.
- Plan and coordinate equipment and facility maintenance projects.
- Serve as the primary contact for third-party operations.
- Establish a culture of excellence, trust, and responsibility within the Commissary team operations team that align with CAVA’s values
- Set the example across department or team of a service mindset
- Effectively communicate goals, priorities, and action items to direct reports; actively give feedback on progress updates.
- Lead without hidden agenda or preferential treatment.
- Provide insightful and actionable feedback for our team to develop, and monitor their own performance
- Support all team members and serve as a backup for direct reports as necessary.
- Foster a trusting and supportive environment by actively listening; allow direct reports to grow within their roles.
The Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry
- Prior management experience – Ability to lead/motivate a team, familiar with staff scheduling, knowledgeable of staffing processes, procedures and labor laws
- Experience in working with ERP and Plant Maintenance software applications
- Solid understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
- Process oriented - Ability to understand and manage personnel and delivery schedules, production quotas and operating within a budget
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with long term capacity planning and vendor management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferable
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree/experience in related field
Physical Requirements:
- Physical dexterity, ability to lift up to 45 lbs and push/pull rolling bowls, carts, and containers with up to 550 lbs of product.
- The ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry, cold)
- The ability to stand and work on feet for 8 to 10 hours at a time
- Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
- Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
- Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
- Allergens: We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.
What we offer:
- A competitive base salary
- Benefits + perks which include paid parental leave, and paid opportunities to give back to the community
- Opportunity to grow into a key member of the operations department as department grows
- Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet insurance plus more!
- 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
- Free CAVA food
- Casual work environment
- All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
- Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
- The posting range is an all-cash range.
*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only
CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”
As
an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions
without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,
height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic
information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by
federal, state, or local law. This job description is not intended to be a
comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and
such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
Senior Plant Manager
Full Time
7
Years
Experience
$135000 - $165000 / Year
Skills
Other
253 Millplace PWKY, Verona, Virginia 24482, United States