Plant Manager

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a multi-shift production facility in the Milwaukee area. This hands-on operations leader will drive performance, develop teams, and implement operational improvements in a growing food manufacturing organization.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of leadership within food manufacturing, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record of managing budgets, KPIs, and plant performance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing plant budgets, KPIs, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards.
• Proven leadership experience within a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive productivity, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and yield improvements.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and frontline leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and food safety standards.
• Manage plant KPIs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Support a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting & KPIs

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a multi-shift production facility in the Milwaukee area. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operations leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys driving performance, developing teams, and implementing operational improvements.

Our client is a well-established food manufacturing company with a long-standing reputation for quality products and strong customer relationships. Following a recent acquisition, the business has invested heavily in leadership, operations, and future growth initiatives.

The organization is focused on modernizing operations, strengthening leadership, and driving performance improvements across the facility. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with executive leadership to shape the future of the operation.

Description

• Drive productivity, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and yield improvements
• Develop and mentor supervisors and frontline leadership teams
• Ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and food safety standards
• Manage plant KPIs, budgets, and operational performance
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs
• Support a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and safety

Profile

• 7+ years of leadership experience within food manufacturing
• Background in meat, protein, poultry, dairy, or highly regulated food production
• Experience managing plant budgets, KPIs, and operational performance
• Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards
• Proven leadership experience within a multi-shift manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Job Offer

• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, holidays, and paid sick time

The salary range for this role is $160,000-$190,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.