Plant Operations Manager

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Operation: Mechanical commodity processing facility, highly hands‑on with limited automation; environment can be dusty, hot, and cold. Runs 24/5, scaling up during peak production periods.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead a rural processing facility and associated satellite operations. This role requires a strategic, hands‑on leader who can drive operational excellence, foster collaboration across teams, and deliver results in a complex, high‑scrutiny environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Plant Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Shipping Supervisor, and influence shift leads and other supervisors.
• Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and quality across the facility.
• Oversee inventory movements, processing cycles, and warehouse operations at the plant and nearby satellite locations.
• Drive yield, labor efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across multiple departments in a matrixed organization.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced Plant Manager with a track record in mechanical commodity or food processing operations.
• Strong business acumen: understands profit drivers, labor efficiency, expenses, and throughput.
• Change‑agent mindset: capable of bridging silos, aligning teams, and implementing lasting improvements.
• Resilient, confident, and thick‑skinned: able to navigate matrixed oversight and complex personalities.
• Hands‑on leadership style combined with strategic thinking and managerial courage.
• Comfortable operating in a rural, demanding, and high‑scrutiny environment with seasonal variability.

Cultural Fit

• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and pragmatic.
• Values humor, positivity, and strong interpersonal relationships.
• Committed to maintaining a strong safety culture and minimizing risk.

Join Us If You

• Want to make a measurable impact in a critical commodity processing business.
• Enjoy leading hands‑on, high‑performing teams.
• Have the resilience and adaptability to excel in a dynamic, rural environment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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