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Plant Manager

Employment Resource Group, Inc.
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

We're seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Plant Manager to lead operations at a food manufacturing facility in the Madison, Wisconsin area. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to drive operational excellence and cultural transformation while managing significant growth. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can implement new systems and processes while developing high-performing teams.

Job Duties :

  • Provide strategic leadership for all plant operations, including production, maintenance, and quality
  • Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision making and accountability systems
  • Implement and oversee maintenance management programs to improve equipment reliability
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Manage plant budgets and key performance metrics
  • Build and develop high-performing leadership teams across all functions
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
  • Oversee significant volume growth while maintaining operational excellence
  • Partner cross-functionally to achieve business objectives

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in operations / food manufacturing
  • Proven track record of successful operations leadership and turnaround situations
  • Experience implementing operational excellence programs and systems
  • Strong background in end-to-end process management
  • Demonstrated success building and developing teams
  • Knowledge of maintenance management systems preferred
  • Experience in food processing / packaging operations preferred
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
  • Desired Traits :

  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to drive accountability and results
  • Change management expertise
  • Data-driven problem solver
  • Adaptable leader comfortable with rapid growth
  • Strong coach and mentor
  • Detail-oriented while maintaining big picture focus
  • This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive significant transformation while managing substantial growth. The right candidate will have the chance to build high-performing teams, implement new systems, and make a real impact on the organization's success.

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