Plant Manager

taherjobs; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fast Growing Food Production Company in Minnesota seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, high-quality output on site in Plymouth.

The role leads a diverse team, implements continuous improvement, manages production schedules, reduces waste, and ensures goals are met on time and within budget in a USDA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience as a plant manager or similar supervisory role.
• Proven track record of supervising production teams and managing plant operations.
• Familiarity with machinery, automated systems and production software.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce waste and improve production efficiency.
• Bi-lingual language preferred (Spanish and/or Vietnamese).
• Experience in a USDA environment is ideal.
• Strong leadership, organization, customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production Management - Oversees production, maintenance, office staff, QA and overall facilities functions.
• Quality Control - Supervise daily operations to ensure quality, safety and efficiency.
• Operational efficiency and improvement - Optimize production to meet output goals and drive improvements.
• Budgeting and cost control - Implement waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintenance & Equipment - Manage machinery maintenance and budgets.
• Staff Leadership and Development - Coach and develop team members’ skills and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Food safety knowledge

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Bilingual: Spanish or Vietnamese

Strong communication

Multitasking

Tools

ERP systems

Production software

Automated production systems

Job description

Fast Growing Food Production Company seeks experienced Plant Manager

The Food Production Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process within a food production facility, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality output. This role is critical in driving operational excellence by managing production schedules, optimizing resource utilization, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards. The manager will lead a diverse team, foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability while minimize waste. They will also be responsible for adapting processes and strategies in response to evolving organizational needs and market demands. Ultimately, the Plant Manager will ensure that production goals are met on time and within budget, contributing to the overall success and growth of the company.

Job Responsibilities

Production Management- Oversees production, maintenance, office staff, QA and overall functions of the facilities. Adapt production plans and processes to meet changing organizational priorities and market conditions. Take charge of resolving operational issues promptly to maintain continuous production flow and meet delivery deadlines

Quality Control -Supervise daily production operations to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Operational efficiency and improvement -Optimizing production to meet output goals, Lead staff through process improvements implementation.

Budgeting and cost control - Implement and monitor waste reduction initiatives to minimize waste and improve cost-effectiveness.

Maintenance & Equipment - Optimizing Production through machinery maintenance and managing Budgets.

Staff Leadership and Development - Coach and develop team members to enhance their skills, performance, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience as a plant manager or in a similar supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of supervising production teams and managing plant operations.
• Familiarity with industry specific Machinery, automated systems and production software.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce waste and improve production efficiency.
• Bi-lingual language including Spanish and/or Vietnamese is preferred
• Experience in a USDA environment is ideal
• Strong leadership, organization, customer service, and communication skill
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to focus on multiple issues simultaneously
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with automated production systems and modern manufacturing technologies.
• Advanced leadership training or coaching certification.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in production planning and inventory management.
• Previous experience managing a multi-shift production environment.

EOE/AA