Plant Manager

Job Description

Plant Manager Elk River MN

If you are a manufacturing professional seeking a high-impact leadership opportunity with strong growth potential this Plant Manager role offers an exceptional next step in your career. The Plant Manager will define site strategy provide strong leadership foster an inclusive workplace culture and build a robust continuous-improvement mindset across the organization. You will oversee all operational functionsproduction service inventory quality and deliveryensuring work flows efficiently through the plant and that customers receive high-quality products on time.

This position requires a dynamic organized leader with excellent communication skills capable of motivating coaching and developing teams while driving best-in-class safety quality and operational performance. You will partner closely with Customer Support and Supply Chain providing updates on order progression technical information and purchasing / inventory oversight.

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with senior leadership to establish performance goals and long-term operational plans.

Improve productivity through process analysis and cross-functional teamwork.

Set strategic objectives for operational efficiency and sustained productivity gains.

Partner with project managers on financial and budget planning.

Assess current processes and recommend improvements where needed.

Implement and oversee daily operational systems that track progress performance metrics and barriers to success.

Build strong relationships across departments vendors and external partners to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Monitor key operational metrics and ensure on-time efficient execution of daily activities.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in business or a related field.

Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment at a level aligned with this role.

Strong understanding of operations finance production customer service and employee management.

Demonstrated ability to manage processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.

Proven capability in managing resource expenditures to meet current and future business needs.

Solid understanding of industry regulations and compliance expectations.

Strategic thinker with strong leadership and communication skills.

Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

Proficiency with computer systems and software.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future (no sponsorship available).

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree.

10 years of senior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Expense Management,Continuous Improvement,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Food Processing,Operations Management,Production Management,Budgeting,Plant Management,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1