Plant Manager (KH-11062)

Illinois Ag; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Argi-PLACEMENT represents an established food processor seeking a Plant Manager. You will direct manufacturing and maintenance operations, ensuring production objectives are met at the lowest cost while maintaining quality.

Leading department heads, you will manage budgets, drive cost reductions, and support safety, quality, and environmental programs across the plant. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in food industry.
• Strong leadership and financial analytical skills with cost control.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing and maintenance operations to meet production objectives at lowest cost while upholding quality standards.
• Coordinate purchasing, production, and shipping with department heads; manage budgets and cost reductions.
• Establish accountability across departments for problem-solving and cost control; address employee relations issues.
• Improve safety, housekeeping, and environmental practices; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Manufacturing

Communication

Financial analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

# Plant Manager (KH-11062)Back to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Hansen...Send to FriendPLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.**QUALIFICATIONS:**- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field or equivalent experience. - Minimum of seven years of progressive manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry. - Excellent leadership and personnel skills. - Strong management skills related to Manufacturing - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Strong financial analytical skills including cost control. - Excellent Microsoft suite skills**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Hansen Argi-PLACEMENT is representing an established food processor who is searching for a Plant Manager. This position directs and coordinates plant operations, ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company's quality standards, customer delivery requirements, and policies and procedures. Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping. Responsible for operational budgets, inter-department workflow, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and employee relations practices and standards of performance.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS- Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets. - Initiative plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of man power, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations. - Coordinate all manufacturing concerns between functional departments including production, scheduling, materials control, quality assurance, human resources and accounting. - Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need. - Ensure satisfactory coordination of the daily production scheduling meeting to address and resolve current issues affecting any area of manufacturing. - Assist with recommendations concerning quality, functionality, performance, raw materials, packaging and formulations. - Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. - Assure that employee grievances are addressed in a timely fashion. - Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees' positive involvement with opportunity for construction input and action. - Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts. - Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas. - Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.**