Manufacturing Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall operational leadership, safety, quality, financial performance, and continuous improvement of one manufacturing facility producing extruded and agglomerated food. Provides both short-term tactical plans and long term strategic plans to the various business groups represented at the sites. This role ensures the facility operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, and food safety standards, while aligning operations with corporate strategy and growth objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing complex, regulated manufacturing environments, leading diverse leadership teams, and driving performance across multiple departments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Manufacturing, or related field

Experience

• 5-10+ years of progressive manufacturing or processing leadership experience
• Experience leading in food regulated environments with strong safety initiatives
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex manufacturing departments

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of employee and food safety, quality systems, nutrient production, and regulatory requirements
• Proven financial and operational acumen, including cost management
• Experience with asset-intensive operations, R&D production coordination, and reliability-focused maintenance strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills