Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Growth

Socket.dev; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Gonzales, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations, safety, quality, and budgets, guiding the team through lean practices and DMAIC methods.

You will lead maintenance, QA, production supervisors, and coordinators, ensuring strong collaboration with HR and project teams to drive improvements. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting discipline, and a focus on cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Engineering to position the plant for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing OR HS diploma with 10+ years supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
• Strong customer relations skills with internal and external customers
• Proven project management capabilities and ability to diagnose operational inefficiencies

Responsibilities

• Lead plant leadership and manage direct reports and plant team
• Develop talent and maintain strong relations with plant stakeholders
• Ensure safety as a core value and promote safe work practices
• Manage materials, equipment, and supplies for daily production
• Control plant budget and capital spend with Engineering and project teams
• Drive continuous improvement via lean and DMAIC methodologies
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to drive strategic initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Customer relations

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma

Tools

DMAIC

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Gonzales, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations, safety, quality, and budgets, guiding the team through lean practices and DMAIC methods.

You will lead maintenance, QA, production supervisors, and coordinators, ensuring strong collaboration with HR and project teams to drive improvements. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting discipline, and a focus on cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Engineering to position the plant for growth and