Plant Manager- Indianapolis

About Our Client Our client is a leading beverage manufacturing company specializing in producing high-quality beverages for world-class brand owners.

With a focus on operational excellence and innovation, the company aims to be the premier total beverage supply chain partner in the industry.

Our client values its people as its most valuable asset and is committed to creating economic benefits and opportunities for its associates, partners, and historically underserved communities.

Role Overview The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Indianapolis manufacturing plant.

This role is fully accountable for meeting plant volume, distribution, quality, and operating plan objectives while fostering a culture of empowerment, integrity, customer centricity, and communication.

The Plant Manager will provide direction, coaching, and feedback to the plant leadership team, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all personnel, facilities, and equipment, and enforce compliance with local laws, pollution control, and workplace safety standards.
• Lead the business planning process, driving project approval, resource allocation, and performance target setting.
• Align plant strategies and objectives with company-wide goals and communicate them clearly across leadership teams.
• Drive innovation through new production lines, packaging, processes, and delivery fleet improvements.
• Optimize manufacturing and supply chain costs while managing resources within or below budget.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts, financial reviews, and KPI analyses to enhance plant performance.
• Mentor, develop, and retain talent by providing opportunities, recognition, and growth pathways.
• Oversee compliance with FDA, ISO, OSHA, GMPs, and customer quality requirements.
• Ensure effective inter-departmental communication and collaboration across the organization.
• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, employee development, and workplace culture.
• Represent the company in industry groups, trade associations, and external committees.

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