Plant Operations Leader: Food Manufacturing Excellence

Labor Solutions, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a high-volume food manufacturing facility in Illinois. You will drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while optimizing production, costs, and profitability.

You will build and mentor a strong leadership team, implement process improvements, and ensure on-time, within-spec product delivery. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, experience with large teams (200+), and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, food science, manufacturing, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience managing a workforce of at least 200 employees.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple departments, competing priorities, and changing production demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for plant operations, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, sanitation, purchasing, and shipping.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure the health and safety of all employees.
• Enforce company safety policies and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Establish plant production goals and KPIs related to yield, labor efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.
• Monitor production results and implement corrective actions when goals are not met.
• Lead budgeting, capital planning, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain quality control, food safety, sanitation, and operating standards.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a skilled leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Safety compliance

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, food science, manufacturing, or a related field

Job description

Labor Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a high-volume food manufacturing facility in Illinois. You will drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while optimizing production, costs, and profitability.

You will build and mentor a strong leadership team, implement process improvements, and ensure on-time, within-spec product delivery. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, experience with large teams (200+), and a proven track record in