Plant Manager

**Refined Job Description:**

Our company, a prominent player in the animal nutrition industry, is on the lookout for a Senior Plant Manager to spearhead operational excellence and lead a pivotal turnaround initiative at one of our key production facilities. We are committed to fostering a culture of performance and accountability while driving strategic growth initiatives. As we embark on this transformational journey, we seek an individual with a charismatic leadership style, adept at change management and packaging automation.

As the Senior Plant Manager, you will be entrusted with overseeing all facets of plant operations across two manufacturing facilities. Your role will involve ensuring alignment with business objectives, driving process improvement initiatives using lean methodologies, and resolving operational inefficiencies. You will play a crucial part in optimizing safety standards, enhancing product quality, and maximizing production output to meet demand effectively.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership for both facilities, developing high-performing teams through mentorship, and managing budgets to maintain financial health. Additionally, you will champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while supporting product quality improvements. The ideal candidate will possess at least 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with proven expertise in turnaround management and building strong organizational relationships.

Joining our team offers competitive compensation packages with performance incentives and comprehensive benefits like medical coverage and 401(k) matching. Moreover, this role presents significant opportunities for career growth into area or regional leadership positions. If you are a dynamic leader ready to drive change in a fast-paced environment where results matter most, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Senior Plant Manager.

This position is tailored for experienced professionals seeking to leverage their skills in turnaround management within the animal nutrition industry or related sectors such as pet food production. If you have a strategic mindset coupled with hands-on leadership capabilities and are passionate about making an immediate impact on operations—this role is tailor-made for your career aspirations. Apply now to join us on this rewarding journey towards operational excellence!

• 4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Experience in animal nutrition or pet food production
• Background in packaging automation and manufacturing efficiencies
• Proven success in turnaround management and leading cultural change
• Strong ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Provide oversight for both manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging lean methodologies and problem-solving frameworks (DMAIC)
• Oversee plant budgets, capital expenditures, and cost controls to maintain financial health
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards

• Turnaround management
• Leadership development
• Lean methodologies
• Problem-solving skills
• Financial management

Seniority Level: Senior Level

• Middle Management
• Executive Level

Job Functions: Operations

• Leadership
• Management

Industries : Manufacturing

• Animal Nutrition
• Pet Food Production