Plant Manager — Rotational Leadership Program

American Sugar Refining; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

The ASR Group Chicago plant is seeking a Plant Manager to lead two facilities with a hands-on, improvement-driven approach. You will drive safety, quality and operational excellence across packaging, maintenance and utilities while supporting budgeting and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in food manufacturing with 3–5 years in a management role, and a university degree in engineering, operations management or business. Rotational path to larger sites is offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in food manufacturing or processing industry.
• 3–5 years in a multi-function management role.
• Project management or execution experience.
• Strong packaging and food processing systems knowledge.
• Proven experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong planning, analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program to minimize injuries and improve attitudes.
• Ensure quality and adherence to Food Safety Standards.
• Direct manufacturing operations including packaging, maintenance, utilities, engineering and quality.
• Meet productivity and service targets while exceeding customer expectations.
• Maintain environmental compliance and regulatory relations.
• Lead capital plans and improvement projects to support growth.
• Develop budgets and manage spending across sites.
• Foster positive relations and cross-functional teamwork.
• Support new product development and sales initiatives.
• Ensure food safety, authenticity, legality and quality in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Cross-functional coordination

Continuous improvement

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The ASR Group Chicago plant is seeking a Plant Manager to lead two facilities with a hands-on, improvement-driven approach. You will drive safety, quality and operational excellence across packaging, maintenance and utilities while supporting budgeting and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in food manufacturing with 3–5 years in a management role, and a university degree in engineering, operations management or business. Rotational path to larger sites is offered.