Plant Manager - Sanford, ME

Company: Arctic Glacier English
Location: Orono
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

WE ARE ARCTIC GLACIER! Sure, we have exciting job opportunities, but being a “people first” organization we also offer competitive compensation, rewarding work, and a clear vision of doing the right thing – by our customers and employees. Our team is solution and safety oriented, going above and beyond for our customers, and in turn they get the support of the company. We pride ourselves on having a trustworthy atmosphere, where our team feels empowered to do their best. The Manager will be responsible for developing business strategies and managing operational activities in order to achieve established goals and operational objectives ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This position will manage various areas of the operation such as planning, production, distribution, warehouse, quality, maintenance, safety and labor relations. Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Establish and manage plant operational budgets and implement actions to control day-to-day costs and achieve financial objectives. Establish workforce and capital requirements to meet business strategies. Develop and execute business plans and KPI’s that align with corporate objectives by setting plant objectives and implementing necessary actions to attain them. Ensure efficiency of operations by optimizing resources. Responsible for promoting a health and safety culture by taking proactive actions and eliminating health and safety risks. Manage continuous improvement integration and cost reduction methods. Effectively communicate plant and distribution goals, objectives and results to various levels of the organization. Ensure training, communication, and initiatives are effectively communicated to production employees. Create and maintain a safe plant environment with tools, machinery and equipment is in good working order. Work in compliance with company standards, State and Federal government regulations and food safety quality standards. Additional duties may be assigned. Annual Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 DOE Candidate Qualifications: 5 to 10 years experience working within a manufacturing and distribution environment in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment. Must be comfortable and capable of working in an ammonia facility. Strong leadership skills Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Understanding of basic OSHA requirements. Additional duties may be assigned. Benefits: All full-time Associates of Arctic Glacier are eligible for the following benefits on the 1 st of the month following a full month of employment. Medical, Dental & Vision Vacation/PTO 401k CORE COMPETENCIES Collaborative | Our attitude makes the difference, and the results show Reliable | We do what we say we will do by the time we say it will be done Solutions-Oriented | We persevere and look for the answer, not the blame Speed to Execution | We work quickly to efficiently achieve our goals and objectives Safety Oriented | We do the right things to keep our employees, customers, and the public safe CORE VALUES People First | Action | Customer Commitment | Teamwork | Trust Note on our Recruitment Process: To help us connect with you faster, Arctic Glacier utilizes AI technology for creating screening questions and streamlining interview scheduling. We do not use AI to filter out or automatically disqualify applicants; we believe in a human-first approach to building our team. Arctic Glacier values a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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