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- Sutter, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
- 55 - 75 USD / Hourly
- <p>Position Summary</p><p>Our client is expanding their farming operations by constructing a new rice milling plant dedicated to producing high-quality rice flour. They are seeking an experienced and hands-on <strong>Plant Manager</strong> to lead the full launch and ongoing operations of the milling facility.</p><p>The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily production, managing a team of 20–30 employees, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the plant meets quality, safety, and financial targets. This role combines strong operational leadership with sales and accounting responsibilities, making it ideal for a well-rounded manager who can grow the business from the ground up. Experience in grain or food milling is a significant plus.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Operations & Production Leadership</strong></li><li>Oversee all aspects of the rice milling plant, including receiving paddy rice, milling, processing into rice flour, packaging, and shipping.</li><li>Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand while maximizing throughput and minimizing downtime.</li><li>Manage equipment maintenance, process improvements, and continuous efficiency initiatives.</li><li><strong>Team Management</strong></li><li>Directly supervise, hire, train, and develop a team of 20–30 employees (operators, technicians, quality assurance, and support staff).</li><li>Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews, address disciplinary issues, and promote professional growth.</li><li><strong>Sales & Business Development</strong></li><li>Lead sales efforts for rice flour products, including identifying new customers (food manufacturers, distributors, bakeries, etc.), negotiating contracts, and managing key accounts.</li><li>Collaborate with the farming division to align supply with market demand.</li><li><strong>Accounting & Financial Oversight</strong></li><li>Manage plant-level budgeting, cost control, inventory valuation, and profitability tracking.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and forecasts for executive leadership.</li><li>Oversee raw material costing, yield tracking, and pricing strategies.</li><li><strong>Quality, Safety & Compliance</strong></li><li>Ensure full compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, FDA, FSMA, etc.) and maintain certifications.</li><li>Implement and enforce all workplace safety policies and environmental regulations.</li><li>Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions as needed.</li><li><strong>Additional Duties</strong></li><li>Coordinate with the upstream farming operations for timely and consistent raw rice supply.</li><li>Manage inventory of finished goods, packaging materials, and spare parts.</li><li>Prepare the plant for future expansion and process upgrades.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z