Plant Operations Leader

Anchor Ingredients Company; Buffalo (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Ingredients in Fargo, ND seeks an experienced Plant Operations Leader to oversee daily production, facilities and warehouse management. You will drive operational excellence, ensure safety and quality, and manage staff across the plant.

Responsibilities include reviewing production schedules, managing grain storage, controlling expenses, and coordinating capital projects with maintenance and vendors. A strong background in food processing and team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations or related field or seven+ years of related plant or grain operations experience.
• Three+ years of management experience
• General knowledge of food quality standards and overall safety procedures
• Proven ability to lead through change

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence at the facility.
• Oversee plant activities to meet processing commitments.
• Review production schedules with facility superintendents and plant coordinator.
• Maintain and manage offsite grain storage locations and inventory.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with production standards.
• Implement systems to control operating expenses across all facility operations.
• Implement best practices regarding process flow, food safety, quality, safety and overall efficiency.
• Ensure plant processes result in accurate real-time inventory.
• Manage staff, determine requirements, efficiencies and provide a recruiting forecast.
• Own retention planning and performance management of facility’s team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations leadership

Staff management

Process improvement

Food safety knowledge

Change management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/operations or related field

Job description

Anchor Ingredients in Fargo, ND seeks an experienced Plant Operations Leader to oversee daily production, facilities and warehouse management. You will drive operational excellence, ensure safety and quality, and manage staff across the plant.

Responsibilities include reviewing production schedules, managing grain storage, controlling expenses, and coordinating capital projects with maintenance and vendors. A strong background in food processing and team leadership is essential.