Hands-On Plant Leader — Operations & Quality

Kalmbach Feeds Inc.; Houston (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(K) with company match

3 weeks PTO in first year

Disability & Life Insurance

Life coach on staff

Health care reimbursement plans

Beachfront condo in Fort Myers, FL

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds Inc. seeks a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily production, quality, and safety on the plant floor. You will guide shift coordination, manage budgets, and drive efficiency while upholding company standards.

This role demands a strong, communicative leader who thrives in a fast-paced feed-milling environment. Responsibilities include optimizing capacity, reducing costs, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on FSMA and HAACP compliance and a team-first

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management or 10+ years of feed mill/production experience.
• Hands-on leader who can work on the plant floor with the team.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to meet production, quality, and customer goals.
• Coordinate with shift supervisors to achieve manufacturing objectives on time and within budget.
• Optimize operations to increase capacity, flexibility, and quality while controlling costs.
• Monitor plant performance and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and manage production plans and budgets.
• Drive waste reduction and continuous improvement using lean principles.

Skills

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Microsoft Office

People leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kalmbach Feeds Inc. seeks a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily production, quality, and safety on the plant floor. You will guide shift coordination, manage budgets, and drive efficiency while upholding company standards.

This role demands a strong, communicative leader who thrives in a fast-paced feed-milling environment. Responsibilities include optimizing capacity, reducing costs, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on FSMA and HAACP compliance and a team-first