Plant Operations Leader — Food Manufacturing Excellence

DSJ Global; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee a large Northwest Indiana production facility. The role focuses on directing daily plant performance, safety, quality, and profitability across manufacturing, maintenance, and packaging functions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing capacity and service levels. The position requires strong leadership and a track record of improving productivity in food

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Experience leading large-scale food/manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of daily plant performance, including manufacturing, maintenance, packaging, and quality functions to achieve objectives.
• Coach, develop, and lead site leadership and hourly teams while promoting safety and operational excellence.
• Oversee production scheduling and resource utilization to maximize throughput and service levels.
• Champion food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance while driving improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards through leadership, risk mitigation, and continuous safety initiatives.
• Drive plant profitability by managing expenses, improving productivity, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to support objectives and maintain high service standards.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and best practices to enhance performance.
• Analyze metrics to identify trends and communicate results to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean Six Sigma

Food manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee a large Northwest Indiana production facility. The role focuses on directing daily plant performance, safety, quality, and profitability across manufacturing, maintenance, and packaging functions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing capacity and service levels. The position requires strong leadership and a track record of improving productivity in food