Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. CUSTOMERS. PRODUCTS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1! Competitive Pay 401(K) + company match 10 Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off Professional training Family-owned business, over 100 years in service An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce Job Purpose and Overview

The Plant Director leads, develops, and implements strategies to manage and optimize the resources (people, materials, equipment, money and time) used to transform and produce the food products the business commercializes, guaranteeing that customer expectation on quality, volume, cost and timing of the service, are achieved, and the business results are aligned.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements: On-Site at the Louisville Manufacturing Plant with up to 10% travel required. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who are not local to the market.

What Will You Do as a Plant Director at Dawn Foods? Actively manage industrial safety in the operation of the plant and warehouses to guarantee a safe environment for all team members in Dawn and avoid accidents Manages security at the Dawn sites and protects Dawn's assets Manages the site's environmental sustainability and compliance with all government regulations and internal rules Actively manages food safety to avoid microbiological, foreign material, or chemical deviations that could develop into a health risk for consumers, and guarantees compliance with food regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and BRC standards and Dawn Quality System Actively manages product quality, making sure the Product Design is replicated continuously and guaranteeing a delightful experience for customers and consumers with all Dawns products, and making the Dawn brand equity value grow through time Guarantees that government, certification organization, and customer audits achieve positive results in order to keep the business at a competitive level in every market Guarantees that the production schedules are achieved in time and volume, to protect the service to the customer and the cost of the goods Manages the maintenance of the equipment, building, and Dawn assets in general to guarantee their productivity through time Manages the inventory levels and warehouses in the plant to optimize inventory, maintain a good service level, and protect cash flow Participates and is co-responsible for all capital investments, making sure they are the correct decisions to keep the business growing, and they are executed on time and on budget Actively participates and drives a continuous improvement program to improve the competitiveness of the business and its products, while improving safety, quality, output, and cost to World Class Manufacturing standards Coordinates a team of people, direct and indirect reports, ensuring they have clear and aligned objectives, priorities, and values that unite them into one single effort, permitting a good level of collaboration Together with the People Team, provide support to the extended team, making sure proper training is provided to guarantee individual and team performance at every level, enhancing the team's professional growth Together with the People and Compensation teams, responsible for hiring, promoting, disciplining, as well as compensation decisions in adherence to company policy Works with Research & Development and Marketing to create and launch new products successfully Understands and promotes the philosophies and policies of Dawn Foods Supports the Circle of Excellence and the Dawn Philosophy of Team Dawn Plans, develops, and shares information regarding his site; KPI reporting, budgets, project control, etc. What Does It Take to be a Plant Director at Dawn Foods? A minimum of a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) is required Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or a minimum of 14 years of equivalent experience Master's Degree preferred Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred Food science is preferred A minimum of 10 years of experience directly leading people in a manufacturing plant environment, specifically from the highest level and/or a key decision maker within the plant; relevant experience in the manufacturing of food and/or bakery products is preferred Experience operating in a unionized labor environment is preferred Requires operational knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office and SAP) or the ability to learn these skills Requires excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills Requires analytical problem-solving skills, time management skills, and servant leadership skills Exposure to and experience with GMPs and BRC Standards, HAACP programs, USDA guidelines, OSHA standards, food safety, and plant safety programs Demonstrated history of continuous improvement, lean tools, and cost control Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The normal work setting for this role is on-site at the Louisville Manufacturing plant. Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and squatting While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently team lift and/or move 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus Company Provided/Required PPE Non-slip shoes Gloves Hair Net Beard Net (if needed) Safety googles/ safety ear protection Additional PPE may be required

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About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

Compensation

$140,880 - $246,530 with bonus eligibility

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 37198

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Date: Jul 28, 2025

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to careers@dawnfoods.com.