Feed Mill Plant Manager

Start pay $125,000 Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations within a manufacturing facility, including managing production, ensuring workplace safety, optimizing efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and supervising staff to meet production goals in a cost-effective manner.Leader of the Plants operations and ensure smooth running of the production process.Benefits for Plant Managers include:Relocation assistance401(k)Health insurance paid completely for individualOptional Disability insuranceOptional AD&D insuranceBonus opportunityCompany VehicleDesired Education:A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field and/or five years or more of experience in the animal feed industries.Required Education:A minimum requirement of a high school degree or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in feed manufacturingSkills neededLeadership - Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountabilityMotivation - The ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do betterAdaptability - The ability to be flexible and agile when things changeForward Thinking - Planning for the future, thinking two steps ahead, making goals for the future in order to accomplish more with less stressDecisiveness - Being able to make tough decisions in assessing situations and arriving at best course of actionResponsibilities of the plant manager include:Planning and executing production schedules, monitoring production processes, identifying and addressing bottlenecks to maximize output and meet production goals.Implementing and maintaining quality standards, overseeing quality checks throughout the production process, and taking corrective actions when necessary.Leading and managing a team of supervisors and production workers, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and addressing employee concerns.Enforcing safety regulations, conducting safety training, identifying and mitigating safety hazards to maintain a safe working environment.Creating and managing budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing resource utilization to maintain profitability.Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of plant machinery and equipment, scheduling preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.Analyzing production data, identifying areas for improvement, implementing process changes to increase efficiency and productivity.Ensuring adherence to all relevant industry regulations and standards.Collecting and analyzing data to track performance metrics, generate reports for senior management.Required skills:Ability to motivate and manage teams, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve conflicts.Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operations, and quality control methodologies.Data analysis and problem-solving abilities to identify and address operational issues.Clear and concise communication with stakeholders, including management, employees, and batching teams.Ability to develop and implement long-term operational plans and strategiesJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Health insuranceHealth savings account

Created: 2026-05-09