Hands-On Plant Manager, Feed Mill Ops – Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(K) with company match

3 Weeks Paid Time Off

Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term &/

Life Insurance

On-staff Life Coach

Medical and Dependent Care Reimburse"

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Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds is seeking a Plant Manager for Feed Mill Operations in the Houston area. You will lead from the floor, guide day-to-day operations, and drive production efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will manage production plans, budgets, and staffing, using data-driven insights to reduce waste and improve processes. This role requires a hands-on leader who excels under pressure and fosters a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing leader with 3+ years in management or 10+ years of feed mill/production experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to meet production, quality, and customer goals.
• Plan and 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 take proactive corrective actions.
• Develop and manage production plans and budgets.
• Implement systems to control operating expenses, labor hours, and staffing levels.
• Use data to identify waste and drive continuous improvement.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to design and validate efficient processes.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, company policies, and regulations.
• Maintain audit readiness and provide leadership for FSMA and HAACP certification.
• Serve as a Qualified Individual under FSMA, applying food safety protocols.
• Set policies to ensure consistent, high-quality operations.
• Serve as a visible, approachable leader on the plant floor.
• Manage, train, and develop hourly and salaried operations staff.
• Build a collaborative, motivated team culture.
• Address employee concerns promptly and constructively.
• Lead projects to improve production, quality, and labor utilization.
• Align initiatives with company goals and provide clear direction.
• Develop systems to track performance and return on assets.
• Resolve production challenges quickly and effectively.

Skills

People leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kalmbach Feeds is seeking a Plant Manager for Feed Mill Operations in the Houston area. You will lead from the floor, guide day-to-day operations, and drive production efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will manage production plans, budgets, and staffing, using data-driven insights to reduce waste and improve processes. This role requires a hands-on leader who excels under pressure and fosters a collaborative team culture.