Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Safety, Growth

Jolly Time; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and dental insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

6 paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Referral Program

Job summary

American Pop Corn Company is seeking a Production Manager to lead a multi‑department manufacturing team and drive operational excellence across production, maintenance, sanitation, and mixing. You will ensure safe operations, product quality, and regulatory compliance while aligning daily work with long‑term objectives.

The role emphasizes coaching department leaders, optimizing staffing and workflow, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to meet production schedules and cost targets in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with food manufacturing or regulated manufacturing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations and set clear performance standards across departments.
• Coach and develop Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Mixing leaders.
• Drive safety culture, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee production, quality, regulatory compliance, and cost targets.
• Partner with HR, Supply Chain, Finance, and cross‑functional teams on staffing, forecasting, and capital plans.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Operational reporting tools

Job description

American Pop Corn Company is seeking a Production Manager to lead a multi‑department manufacturing team and drive operational excellence across production, maintenance, sanitation, and mixing. You will ensure safe operations, product quality, and regulatory compliance while aligning daily work with long‑term objectives.

The role emphasizes coaching department leaders, optimizing staffing and workflow, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to meet production schedules and cost targets in a