Food Plant Leader: Ops, Safety & Quality

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and performance-based incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Opportunities for training and development

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing organization in Chicago is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, ensuring production meets quality and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in the food sector. Responsibilities include managing budgets, driving continuous improvements, and fostering a strong safety culture. Join us for competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in food or bakery production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety programs.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations from production to shipping.
• Ensure production schedules meet quality and compliance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and cost control.
• Recruit, train, develop plant leadership and staff.
• Analyze performance metrics to improve productivity and profitability.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Food safety knowledge (GMPs, HACCP, SQF)

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science

Job description

A leading food manufacturing organization in Chicago is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, ensuring production meets quality and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in the food sector. Responsibilities include managing budgets, driving continuous improvements, and fostering a strong safety culture. Join us for competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.