Plant Operations Leader - Safety, Lean & Growth

Jobtailor; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Plant Operations Manager to lead daily production at our Sleepy Eye site. You will drive safe, efficient manufacturing, balance costs with customer demand, and champion continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across the site.

We seek a senior leader with a technical degree and 10+ years in production management, capable of mentoring staff, coordinating scheduling, and delivering strong performance with a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field as listed.
• 10+ years in production management and supervision in manufacturing.
• Ability to lead in a team environment and coach staff.
• Proven ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production logistics, scheduling, and GMP systems.
• APICS, Lean, or Six Sigma training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily plant operations with a safe, professional work environment.
• Optimize workforce and equipment for efficient, coordinated output.
• Balance costs with safety and reliability to meet demand.
• Lead safety culture improvements and food safety initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and foster CAPA actions.
• Cultivate a procedures-based culture and strong change management.
• Develop talent for succession and organizational growth.
• Maintain production levels while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Own capacity planning and update operating plans with inputs from planning teams.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules to meet commitments.
• Maintain alignment between plant, manufacturing, business, and corporation.
• Track KPIs and drive improvement plans for performance gaps.
• Conduct regular employee evaluations and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Change management

Production scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/chemistry/food science or related

Tools

GMP systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Plant Operations Manager to lead daily production at our Sleepy Eye site. You will drive safe, efficient manufacturing, balance costs with customer demand, and champion continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across the site.

We seek a senior leader with a technical degree and 10+ years in production management, capable of mentoring staff, coordinating scheduling, and delivering strong performance with a customer-focused mindset.