Plant Operations Leader: Drive Production & Efficiency

Persona Services Group; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Services Group is seeking a results-driven plant/general manager to direct and optimize operations across production, maintenance, shipping, and related activities in a manufacturing facility.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and process-improvement capabilities, with responsibility for safety, cost control, and achieving operational goals. Monday–Friday, salary-exempt, full-time position in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 5 years of plant/general management experience.
• Experience with manufacturing methods and process improvements preferred.
• Familiarity with budgets and financial statements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving.
• Lead teams to meet manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and control plans, budgets and profits for the facility.
• Control capital expenditures, operating expenses, manpower levels, hours worked, and wages.
• Oversee capital assets and expenditures management.
• Maintain and improve plant facilities and equipment; arrange repairs as needed.
• Provide leadership and training to production leads to achieve company goals.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain shop floor organization and plant cleanliness; ensure a safe working environment.
• Direct and develop production leads and staff.

Skills

Plant/general management

Process improvement

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Persona Services Group is seeking a results-driven plant/general manager to direct and optimize operations across production, maintenance, shipping, and related activities in a manufacturing facility.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and process-improvement capabilities, with responsibility for safety, cost control, and achieving operational goals. Monday–Friday, salary-exempt, full-time position in a production environment.