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Plant Manager

Plant Manager

GpacDubuque, Iowa, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Gpac is working with a well-established food manufacturer that is seeking a Plant Manager for one of their facilities south of the Madison area of Wisconsin.

This dairy company has been in business for 40 years and they are expanding rapidly.

They are looking for someone who prefers to manage from the floor and enjoys mentoring and developing the team.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Oversee full scope of plant operations : production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, logistics, and budget
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Lead capital projects and implement process improvements
  • Analyze performance metrics to optimize output and reduce costs
  • Partner with senior leadership on long-term strategic planning

Champion employee development, morale, and operational excellence

Qualifications :

  • 2+ years of experience in plant leadership within the dairy or food manufacturing industry; smoked or dairy preferred
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment
  • Strong skills in communication, performance management, and team development
  • Experience with plant engineering, maintenance, and lean manufacturing preferred
  • Hands-on leadership style with a mentoring mindset and strong interpersonal skills; on the floor approach
  • What’s in it for you :

  • Salary range - $90k to 115k
  • Great Benefits
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Join a company that is growing!
  • This is a critical leadership hire, and the company is moving quickly. They are highly selective, but open to interviewing as soon as the right candidate is identified.

    How to Apply :

    For   immediate & confidential consideration , send your resume directly to : Rick at rick.spinner@gogpac.com

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

    GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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