Plant Operations Leader — Food Manufacturing & Growth

The Campbell's Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid time off and holiday pay

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Campbell's is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a 25-person, 24/5 plant team producing over 13 million pounds annually. You will drive safety, quality, and cost efficiency while mentoring a high-performing workforce and coordinating with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional influence to deliver reliable operations and strong business results.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Degree or GED.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Small Plant) / 5+ years (Medium Plant).
• Lean Six Sigma experience and strong financial acumen are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations across departments.
• Develop budget and cost controls; ensure safety, quality and conformance to specs.
• Lead and develop direct reports; drive high engagement and performance.
• Manage plant budget, staffing, maintenance and capital expenditures.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives across functions.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with other functions and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (business/technical)

Job description

Campbell's is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a 25-person, 24/5 plant team producing over 13 million pounds annually. You will drive safety, quality, and cost efficiency while mentoring a high-performing workforce and coordinating with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional influence to deliver reliable operations and strong business results.