Plant Manager in Fargo

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Fargo, ND facility. This is a people-first leadership role responsible for driving production performance, developing a high-performing team, and building a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The right candidate leads from the floor, knows their people by name, and holds themselves to the same standard they hold their team.

• Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, safety, and cost targets
• Drive continuous improvement across all production lines using lean manufacturing principles
• Develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer demand and business goals
• Ensure equipment reliability through proactive maintenance planning and execution
• Partner with supply chain to maintain material flow and manage inventory levels effectively

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing production team
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning on the plant floor
• Conduct regular performance conversations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback
• Develop supervisors and team leads to grow their leadership capabilities
• Foster an environment where employees feel heard, respected, and invested in the operation’s success

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture — lead safety observations, investigations, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and quality standards
• Own the quality management system at the plant level; drive root cause analysis and corrective action
• Partner with the quality team to achieve and maintain customer satisfaction targets

• Manage plant-level budget including labor, materials, overhead, and capital
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or safety
• Report on plant KPIs weekly and monthly to senior leadership with clear analysis and action plans
• Partner with finance on budget management and forecast accuracy

• 5 or more years of plant or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record building and developing high-performing production teams
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Experience managing a plant budget and driving cost reduction
• ERP system experience required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — equally effective on the floor and in the boardroom
• Servant leadership with high emotional intelligence
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

* We are an equal opportunity employer committed to and in our workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds without regard to , , , , , , , or any other protected characteristic.