Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager Job Description The Plant Manager (Sr. Operations Supervisor) is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of a food-grade facility, focusing on operations, staffing, maintenance, safety, and quality. Responsibilities + Maintain and document facility operations through proper and timely equipment maintenance and daily housekeeping, ensuring food-grade and GMP standards are met. + Select, train, develop, and evaluate the performance of facility team members. + Lead all facility safety programs, including safety committee meetings, safety training, and incident, exposure, and root cause analysis investigations. + Assist in setting annual operational goals and developing operating expense and capital budgets; monitor and track budgets throughout the year. + Manage production flows to maximize the drying, blending, and mixing of powdered yeast products, providing daily inventory updates and clear communication with leadership. + Implement and maintain procedures to ensure product quality meets or exceeds food-grade and industry standards throughout processing, handling, and storage. + Track all production losses and gains resulting from processing, handling, and mechanical movement of product, and optimize blending and process controls to minimize loss and financial impact. + Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of business or technical support or production team. + Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinate work activities with other supervisors. + Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan, receiving guidance and oversight from the manager. Essential Skills + 5+ years of experience as a Sr. Operations Supervisor or Plant Manager + Proficiency in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operations management, and plant management + Experience in a GMP environment + Supervision skills + Familiarity with Six Sigma and process improvement techniques Additional Skills & Qualifications + Maintain a good working knowledge and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures. + Perform all tasks in a manner that promotes the safety and quality of products. + Actively participate in all required food safety and quality-related meetings and training events. + Ensure employees are fully aware of food safety-related concerns and requirements. + Take necessary corrective/preventative action steps to reduce or eliminate food safety risks. Why Work Here? Enjoy full, comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and a 401k with year-end true-up. Benefit from financial rewards for exceeding expectations, such as bonuses depending on your role, performance, and tenure. The company recently reevaluated and raised its pay structure to align with inflation and be more competitive in the market. Typically, promotions are from within, and merit increases range from 2-4% annually. Work Environment The work environment is a GMP setting, requiring sanitation of shoes upon entry. Attire includes steel-toed shoes, jeans, a clean work T-shirt, and a hard hat. The facility is clean and well-lit, creating a conducive working environment. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Monroe, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Full, comprehensive benefitsHealthVisionDental401k with year end True upFinancial rewards for exceeding expectationsUp to a few (2) thousand dollarsBonuses depending on your role, performance, and tenure.Recently reevaluated and raised pay structure to align with inflation, be more competitive in the marketThey (typically) will promote from within, unless a rare instance - this is a new facility so this is not a concernMerit increases2-4% annually Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Monroe,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-02-26