Multi Site Plant Manager

https:/jobs.gogpac.com/gpac/search/Apply/all/36/504110003/Multi%20Site%20Plant%20Manager.html; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer seeks a Multi-Site Plant Manager to oversee operations across four facilities. This hands-on role involves driving operational excellence, fostering team culture, and ensuring food safety compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in food manufacturing leadership and is passionate about team development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in plant or operations leadership in food manufacturing.
• Experience training and mentoring management/staff.
• Strong understanding of production, quality, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor plant managers across 4 sites.
• Manage production costs, labor, yield, and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI, FDA, SQF, and company food safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Operational Excellence

Food Safety

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company:
Our client is a well-established dairy manufacturer with 40+ years of success, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and growth. They are expanding and adding a Multi-Site Plant Manager to lead operations across four facilities. This is a great opportunity to join a company actively investing in its people and operations.

Position Overview:
The Multi-Site Plant Manager will oversee 4 plants, driving operational excellence, food safety, employee development, and continuous improvement. This is a floor-focused role for a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring teams and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor plant managers across 4 sites

• Manage production costs, labor, yield, and process improvement

• Ensure compliance with GFSI, FDA, SQF, and company food safety standards

• Oversee capital improvement projects and budgets

• Foster positive employee relations and team culture

• Drive cross-functional collaboration and meet customer service targets

• Champion health and safety initiatives

• Support new product and marketing efforts

• Act as key liaison with executive leadership

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in plant or operations leadership in food manufacturing

• Experience training and mentoring management/staff

• Dairy/Cheese background preferred; food industry required

• Strong understanding of production, quality, and food safety

• Proven success executing projects and managing budgets

• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office

• Strong communication and leadership skills

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary

• Excellent benefits

• Advancement opportunities in a growing company

• Opportunity to lead and make an impact in a multi-site leadership role

If you are a floor-based leader who is passionate about operational excellence, team development, and driving results in a growing dairy manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity. Apply here or contact Ashley Olson, 515-461-2013. Resumes may be confidentially sent to [e-mail]