Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Safety & Growth

Reddy Ice; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy Ice in Pierre, SD, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead plant operations, oversee manufacturing, distribution, safety and purchasing, and drive performance while upholding our Lean culture.

The role emphasizes P&L ownership, process improvements, and building a people-first environment with a continuous improvement mindset, Kaizen and lean tool usage to optimize value for customers and employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leadership experience in ice/manufacturing.
• Experience in large-scale plant operations and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations across manufacturing, logistics, and maintenance.
• Manage P&L and control costs to drive performance.
• Oversee safety, quality, and customer service standards.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Direct staff including supervisors and drivers; hiring/training.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Lean / process improvement

Budgeting & P&L

Job description

Reddy Ice in Pierre, SD, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead plant operations, oversee manufacturing, distribution, safety and purchasing, and drive performance while upholding our Lean culture.

The role emphasizes P&L ownership, process improvements, and building a people-first environment with a continuous improvement mindset, Kaizen and lean tool usage to optimize value for customers and employees.