Plant Manager

Jobtailor; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing and support functions at our Clarksville facility. You will supervise teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across production, safety, quality, and compliance with SQF standards.

The role requires strategic planning, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on performance results. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and data-driven problem solving, with a proven track record in

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience or MA + 1 yr related experience.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
• Follow plant rules, processes, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources.
• Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for the area of responsibility.
• Hire, terminate, reward, train, and develop employees.
• Manage experienced professionals and/or supervisors.
• Head one or more sections or a small department.
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
• Analyze diverse operational situations and data across multiple factors and disciplines.
• Solve problems according to operational policies and assess broader departmental impact.
• Advise subordinates to meet schedules and resolve technical problems.
• Integrate the area of responsibility with other areas to achieve department objectives.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements; may manage budgets.
• Interact with internal personnel and outside representatives.
• Participate in and present at internal and external meetings.
• Manage manufacturing, engineering, production, maintenance, planning and control, quality, environmental, and employee health and safety processes across the plant.
• Follow procedures and participate in corrective actions related to Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Budgeting

Problem Solving

Data Interpretation

Communication

Team Development

Adaptability

Education

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience

MA + 1 yr related experience

Job description

• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources
• Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for the area of responsibility
• Hire, terminate, reward, train, and develop employees
• Manage experienced professionals and/or supervisors
• Head one or more sections or a small department
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges
• Analyze diverse operational situations and data across multiple factors and disciplines
• Solve problems according to operational policies and assess broader departmental impact
• Advise subordinates to meet schedules and resolve technical problems
• Integrate the area of responsibility with other areas to achieve department objectives
• Interpret and administer policies, processes, and procedures
• Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements; may manage budgets
• Interact with internal personnel and outside representatives
• Participate in and present at internal and external meetings
• Manage manufacturing, engineering, production, maintenance, planning and control, quality, environmental, and employee health and safety processes across the plant
• Follow procedures and participate in corrective actions related to Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

Requirements

• BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Follow all plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and customer complaints to a person of authority
• Participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in managing teams and operational processes while ensuring compliance with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) standards. Capable of analyzing complex operational data to drive performance and achieve departmental objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership
• Operational Management
• Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Compliance
• Budget Management
• Employee Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Operational Analysis
• Performance Management
• Budgeting
• Problem Solving
• Data Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Development
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Processes
• Quality Control
• Employee Health and Safety
• Corrective Actions
• Hygiene Procedures