Plant Manager
Brookings, SD
Food & Agriculture
Full Time Regular

Blue Signal Search
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Our client, a major player in the health and dietary industry, is looking to hire a Plant Manager to spearhead operations at one of their key facilities. This role is integral to the company’s vision of optimizing operational performance, improving product quality, and ensuring safety and regulatory standards are met with excellence.
In this pivotal position, the Plant Manager will lead a dedicated team to meet and exceed objectives in areas such as safety, production rates, quality, and overall plant efficiency. They will embody a spirit of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that enhance long-term business profitability and operational excellence.
This Role Offers:
• Competitive base salary, plus comprehensive benefits and long-term incentive plans.
• An opportunity to play a significant role in a company that values innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
• A supportive management team that fosters a spirit of continuous learning and improvement.
• The chance to work in a dynamic environment where each day offers new challenges and opportunities to make an impact.
• Customer-oriented business that seeks to genuinely help people and their businesses reach peak performance.
• Evolving plant operations that seek to use the best technology to support maintenance and reliability initiatives.
Focus:
• Oversee and lead a team towards achieving excellence in product quality, production rates, and overall operational efficiency.
• Drive initiatives that contribute to the improvement of operational performance and the overcoming of various challenges.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, prioritizing a safe and efficient operational environment.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, constantly exploring ways to enhance operational practices and outcomes.
• Actively engage in the development and execution of strategic plans that align plant operations with broader company objectives and market demands.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to ensure seamless operations, and facilitate the achievement of organizational objectives.
Skill Set:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of management/supervisory experience, preferably in a production setting.
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling effective engagement with various stakeholders such as board members, senior management, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability in leading operations towards the achievement of defined objectives in areas like safety, production, and quality.
• Strategic mindset, capable of foreseeing, planning for, and navigating through operational challenges to foster continuous improvement.
• Adept at analyzing and improving operational processes to boost efficiency and productivity.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in food & agriculture recruitment. Our food & agriculture recruiting team unites professionals in agribusiness, food processing, and agricultural technology with innovative companies. Learn more at bit.ly/3zcj8lg
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