Plant Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

HiFyve is hiring a Plant Operations Manager in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry in Richmond, IN!

Salary: $115,000-$130,000/year + 10% Bonus

Shift: Days (Leadership role with flexibility to support plant operations as needed)

Location: Richmond, IN

Benefits: Full benefits package

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee multiple manufacturing departments within a high-volume food and beverage facility. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a turnaround environment, enjoys developing leaders, and is passionate about driving operational performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. The Plant Operations Manager will lead multiple department managers while partnering cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall plant performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop department managers across production, processing, packaging, warehouse, and other manufacturing operations
• Drive operational improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and customer service
• Build accountability throughout the leadership team while coaching managers to improve performance and employee engagement
• Support and lead plant turnaround initiatives by implementing sustainable operational improvements and strengthening leadership processes
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other departments to achieve plant objectives
• Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while meeting customer demand and operational goals
• Monitor plant performance, identify operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to improve results
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures and best practices across manufacturing operations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance
• Maintain compliance with food safety requirements, GMPs, quality standards, OSHA regulations, and company policies
• Support inventory management and operational planning to ensure production materials and resources are available
• Prepare operational reports, review key performance metrics, and present recommendations to plant leadership
• Lead employee development, succession planning, performance management, and talent acquisition for operations leadership positions
• Foster a positive, high-accountability culture focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership support outside of normal business hours when operational needs arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within food and beverage manufacturing
• Experience leading multiple managers and developing high-performing leadership teams
• Strong background overseeing production and maintenance operations within a manufacturing facility
• Demonstrated success improving plant performance in turnaround, transformation, or continuous improvement environments
• Experience driving operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and performance management initiatives
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to partner effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Supply Chain
• Union manufacturing experience is a plus
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance day-to-day operations while leading strategic improvement projects
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Must be willing to provide leadership support outside of normal business hours as needed to support plant operations

If you're interested, please apply!