Plant Manager

Michael Page; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

MPI in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive daily plant operations across engineering and manufacturing. You will set priorities, coordinate production activities, and partner with engineering to address equipment needs, ensuring safe, efficient production and continuous improvement across the facility. This permanent role offers a strong benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience leading plant operations within engineering and manufacturing.
• Experience managing production activities and priorities.
• Ability to coordinate engineering and manufacturing work across a plant.
• Ability to review performance and drive improvements.
• Experience communicating operational plans with business partners.
• Ability to manage plant resources for production needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations across engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Set clear production priorities and track progress against plant goals.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to maintain consistent product output.
• Work with engineering teams to address equipment and production needs.
• Review operational performance and identify practical improvements.
• Guide plant teams in completing production work safely and effectively.
• Communicate plant priorities, progress, and operational needs to business partners.
• Manage resources across the facility to support production plans.

Skills

Plant operations leadership

Production management

Cross-functional coordination

Operational improvement

Business communications

Job description

High-impact Operational Leadership Role

Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization recognized for delivering high-quality products through innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to food safety. The company serves customers across multiple channels and is committed to maintaining industry-leading quality standards while supporting continued growth and expansion.

Job Description

Lead daily plant operations across engineering and manufacturing activities. Set clear production priorities and track progress against plant goals. Coordinate manufacturing activities to maintain consistent product output. Work with engineering teams to address equipment and production needs. Review operational performance and identify practical improvements. Guide plant teams in completing production work safely and effectively. Communicate plant priorities, progress, and operational needs to business partners. Manage resources across the facility to support production plans.

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.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience leading plant operations within engineering and manufacturing.
• Experience managing production activities and operational priorities.
• Ability to coordinate engineering and manufacturing work across a plant.
• Ability to review operational performance and act on improvement opportunities.
• Experience communicating operational plans and progress with business partners.
• Ability to manage plant resources in support of production needs.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position.
• Salary of $135,000 to $165,000.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Paid time off, 40 hours of paid sick leave.