Ridley Block Operations - Assistant Plant Manager

Alltech; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Multiple medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plan

401k with match

FSAs/HSA

Disability and life insurance

Paid holidays and vacations

Job summary

Alltech is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for our Pittsburg, KS facility. This full-time role reports to the Plant Manager and will oversee day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety and quality while meeting schedules and QA guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in Business Administration/Agribusiness or equivalent experience and 3+ years in feed/food manufacturing, with a track record of fast-paced production leadership and safety advocacy.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Administration or Agribusiness or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in feed/food manufacturing and production.
• Experience managing in a fast-paced production environment and safety champion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Pittsburg, KS location.
• Manage production scheduling to ensure safety and quality and QA adherence.
• Serve as a safety champion for the facility and lead safety initiatives.
• Assist with hiring staff and merit increase recommendations.
• Train, cross-train, coach staff and conduct performance assessments and improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Safety champion

Hiring staff

Staff training

Education

Business Administration/Agribusiness degree

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Why Join Alltech

We believe that every member of our team has a role in Working Together for a Planet of Plenty. We envision a sustainable world of abundance, made possible through new technologies and management practices, and the world’s most valuable infinite resource — human ingenuity. This role will make a difference by: Being the front line of improving the health and performance of people, animals, and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation, manufacture, and distribution of top-quality feed and supplements. Making a positive impact on the animal, the consumer and the environment.

About the Alltech Family of Companies:

Made up of over 20 companies and dozens of brands around the world, the Alltech Family of Companies is aligning to provide smarter, more sustainable solutions for global nourishment.

Ridley Block Operations, an Alltech® company, manufactures and markets block supplements, loose minerals, and dried molasses. Products are sold under highly recognized and proprietary brand names, including: CRYSTALYX®, SWEETLIX®, ULTRALYX® and STOCKADE®. We also offer several controlled and privately labeled products. We are currently seeking experienced Assistant Plant Manager candidates for our Pittsburg, KS facility. This full time, salaried position reports to the Plant Manager and will oversee the day-to-day operations of this location.

The Assistant Plant Manager will provide daily supervision and leadership to all employees in the production area, ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Primary responsibilities include the following: manage production scheduling to ensure safety and quality while meeting sequencing and QA guidelines; serve as a safety champion for the facility; support new objectives and initiatives as identified by the company; assist with the hiring of staff and merit increase recommendations; and work with employees regarding training, cross training, coaching, performance assessments and improvement plans.

The qualified applicant will possess a college degree in Business Administration/Agribusiness or equivalent experience, will have 3 or more years of progressive experience in feed/food manufacturing, must have experience managing in a fast-paced production environment, have the ability to make quick, sound decisions, and serve as a safety champion.

Alltech provides the following benefits, effective on the first day of employment (except for STD and LTD) to employees who have the work ethic and commitment to customers, safety, and product quality that we are known for:

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 2 medical plans and 2 dental plans to select from
• Vision plan
• 401k plan with generous company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacations

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Alltech is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.