Food Manufacturing Plant Manager - Lean, Safe Ops

Confidential Jobs; Illinois; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Annual incentive program

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at its facility. You will be responsible for plant performance, emphasizing safety, quality, and financial results. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive experience in manufacturing environments. This role offers a salary range of $170,000 to $210,000 per year, alongside comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety.
• Proficiency in performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations focused on safety and compliance.
• Manage financial performance including budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive operational performance through KPIs and metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Financial acumen

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Job description

A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at its facility. You will be responsible for plant performance, emphasizing safety, quality, and financial results. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive experience in manufacturing environments. This role offers a salary range of $170,000 to $210,000 per year, alongside comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement savings.