Plant Manager

Jobot; Chickasha (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all daily operations at a high-volume food processing facility in Chickasha, OK. This permanent, on-site role requires a hands-on leader who can drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement across the plant.

You will manage equipment, staff, and production planning, develop processes that maximize efficiency and return on assets, and ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards while leading a large team.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a plant manager in the Manufacturing industry.
• Experience leading large teams and driving safety, quality and productivity.
• BS degree in Business Management or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with HACCP and other food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Increase production capacity and efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources effectively and optimize assets.
• Implement strategies aligned with company initiatives and provide direction.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Recruit, manage and develop plant staff and foster teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Quality focus

People management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

HACCP

Industrial equipment familiarity

Job description

Plant Manager

$120000 - $140000 per year | Chickasha, OK | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client, a well-established and growing food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead overall manufacturing operations at a high-volume production facility. This position will be responsible for driving operational excellence, food safety, employee engagement, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across the plant. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing leader with a strong background in food production, a proven ability to lead large teams, and a track record of improving safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Why join us?

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They will develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity. This is a permanent position, suitable for a candidate with a strong background in engineering and industrial manufacturing. The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the plant, including equipment, food processing, and industrial manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Influence and learn from below.
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a plant manager in the Manufacturing industry.
• Proven managerial experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
• BS degree in Business Management or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with HACCP and other food safety standards.
• Strong understanding of food processing and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve complex problems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members.

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