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Plant Manager
Job in
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46262, USA
Listing for:
Sterling Engineering
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-07
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across production, packaging, maintenance, sanitation, receiving, and shipping, ensuring volume, quality, and schedule goals are achieved.
- Enforce and champion safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility.
- Develop, manage, and monitor plant budgets, supporting the annual planning process and cost-control initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction) to elevate efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports (supervisors, production leads) by setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews, and fostering growth.
- Analyze operational data (OEE, uptime, efficiency) to identify gaps and implement improvement strategies.
- Act as a visible leader, communicating plant objectives, holding regular team meetings, and promoting employee engagement.
- Ensure production meets company standards of quality and authenticity (e.g., whole-kernel corn tortillas, no preservatives).
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record in safety and Lean practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with production systems and data analysis tools.
- Ability to balance uncompromising quality standards with cost, efficiency, and safety.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
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