Plant Operations Manager

Rise Technical; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Career Progression

401k Match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Health Insurance

4 Weeks PTO

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing, particularly in food or beverage, with proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with senior teams on key projects, enhancing company culture, and leading operational improvements. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $140,000 to $160,000, with additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven Operations Manager with experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability in developing company culture and leading teams.
• Background in engineering or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide daily plant operations and improve standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on key projects.
• Enhance strong company culture within teams.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Operational management

Collaboration

Education

Engineering Degree

Project Management Degree

Process Engineering Degree

Job description

This range is provided by Rise Technical. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Rise Technical

$140,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus + Career Progression + 4 Weeks PTO + Holiday + 401k Match + Medical, Dental, Vision and Health Insurance + Benefits

Are you looking for an autonomous, high impact opportunity leading daily operations for an award-winning manufacturing business working across a range of critical projects?

In this position you will lead multi-disciplinary teams such as maintenance, facility admin and production to process, package and distribute a range of products. You will be instrumental in developing and enhancing a strong work culture, leading with empathy and accountability. You will lead plant operations, develop strong relationships and standards to enhance a world class operation and company culture. This position offers a high level of autonomy, technically challenges, multi-team leadership and long-term progression as they continue to invest in the latest technology supporting their exciting growth plans for 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader with a people first attitude to enhance a pioneering manufacturing business, working with senior leadership across critical projects, supported with career progression and great company package.

The Position:

• Work collaboratively with senior leadership, maintenance, production and admin across a range of key projects
• Lead, develop and guide daily plant operations, developing standards, making improvements across a range of departments
• Play an instrumental role in enhancing a strong company culture
• Career progression, bonuses, career progression, remote options, plus many more benefits on offer

The Person:

• Proven Operations Manager with a background in Manufacturing (preferably food or beverage)
• Experience developing culture, change management and operational management
• Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering or similar Degree

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ryan Adams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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