Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing Leader, Multi‑Shift

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a multi-shift production facility in the Milwaukee area. This hands-on operations leader will drive performance, develop teams, and implement operational improvements in a growing food manufacturing organization.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of leadership within food manufacturing, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record of managing budgets, KPIs, and plant performance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing plant budgets, KPIs, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards.
• Proven leadership experience within a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive productivity, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and yield improvements.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and frontline leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and food safety standards.
• Manage plant KPIs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Support a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting & KPIs

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a multi-shift production facility in the Milwaukee area. This hands-on operations leader will drive performance, develop teams, and implement operational improvements in a growing food manufacturing organization.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of leadership within food manufacturing, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record of managing budgets, KPIs, and plant performance in a regulated environment.