Plant Manager

CareersInFood.com; Town of Arena (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CareersInFood.com is seeking a seasoned plant operations leader to direct site activities, from production planning to material handling and safety. You will establish policies and drive continuous improvement while aligning with company goals.

This role requires 5–7 years of plant operations experience in consumer goods, strong communication, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will maintain an “Inspection Ready” facility and serve as liaison with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• BS in Business or technical field is required.
• 5–7 years plant operations experience in consumer goods preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates all plant activities to meet company goals.
• Oversees production planning, raw material receiving, and labor allocation.
• Maintains employee relations, training, and development.
• Identifies variances and implements resolutions.
• Develops capital plans to maintain site infrastructure.
• Ensures product quality and safety standards.
• Maintains regulatory readiness and acts as contact for agencies.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Problem Solving

Technical Competence

Business Awareness

English Fluency

Education

BS in Business or Technical Field

Job description

• Directs and coordinates all plant activities including, but not limited, to production planning, raw material receiving, labor coordination and allocation, employee relations, variance identification and resolution, personnel development, employee training, problem solving, maintenance coordination, cost savings, product quality, and safety. Establishes policies and procedures for all areas mentioned and directs daily operation to achieve company goals. Develops Capital Plan to maintain the site infrastructure or support Sales plans. Maintains positive relationships with other departments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates performance of the location and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of the location
• Assists in implementation of new technology or procedures
• Manages the accurate reporting of inventory transactions to ensure accurate accounting of finished product and raw materials
• Champion the continuous improvement of the production facility and related functions including technical processes, methodologies, practices, and personnel development.
• Responsible for maintaining facility in an “Inspection Ready” stage at all times, and the point of contact for Regulatory Agencies.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Production Coordination
• Raw Material Coordination
• Employee Communication
• Budget Development
• Policy Enforcement

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to organize and control work assignments, projects, budgets, and administrative responsibilities
• Understanding and awareness of Latino and American cultures
• Analytical Reasoning
• Ability to handle adversity
• Technical Competence
• Problem – Solving Ability
• Business Awareness

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – BS in Business or technical Competency
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years plant operations or related field (preferably in the consumer goods industry)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• English fluency- Spanish is a plus.

WORK ENVIROMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment for this role can either be in an office setting at the facility, or on the production floor. Production roles are performed in a food manufacturing environment and require strict adherence to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards, including use of required PPE. Employees may work in areas with variable temperatures, machinery noise, and exposure to food ingredients and sanitation chemicals. The role requires standing or walking for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks, and regularly lifting up to 25–35 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.