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Plant Manager
Job in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listed on 2026-08-04
Listing for:
Kinsa Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Kinsa is recruiting for a:
Plant Manager / Dairy, Cheese Manufacturing
Location:
Southern Wisconsin (Onsite)
A growing specialty cheese manufacturer is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the startup and ongoing operations of a new manufacturing facility in Southern Wisconsin. This is a unique opportunity to build a manufacturing operation from the ground up and leave a lasting impact on its people, culture, and performance. You will have the autonomy to establish systems, develop future leaders, and shape the future of a new facility while joining a company committed to craftsmanship, quality, and long-term growth.
- $130,000 – $150,000 Base salary (Negotiable higher for right candidate)
- Annual Bonus
- 401k with company match
- PTO and Holiday pay
- Relocation assistance
- Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and daily operational execution.
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Establish scalable operational systems and processes that support quality, efficiency, and long-term growth.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, OSHA, FDA, GMP, and dairy industry regulations.
- Manage plant performance including labor, budgets, materials, productivity, and cost control initiatives.
- Partner with corporate leadership and cross-functional teams to support plant startup, operational excellence, and strategic objectives.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, consistency, and product quality.
- 8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within dairy or food manufacturing environments.
- Experience building, launching, scaling, or significantly expanding manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Hands-on leadership style with demonstrated success developing teams and building strong operational cultures.
- Experience managing plant budgets, labor, and operational performance metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations, or a related field preferred.
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