Senior Plant Manager

Leadman & Associates is searching for a Division Manager (Senior Plant Manager) to lead one of the most complex Food & Beverage manufacturing facilities within a well-established organization.

This is much more than a traditional Plant Manager role.

You'll lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation overseeing Production, Maintenance, Quality, HR, Safety, and overall business performance. This facility also serves as the company's hub for specialty products and new product commercialization, offering a unique opportunity to influence both operations and innovation.

Why You Should Consider This Role

• High Salary with 10% bonus
• Own plant performance, safety, quality, production, and financial results
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Opportunity to expand into new product development and commercialization
• Stable operation with low turnover and positive labor relations
• Relocation and sign-on assistance available
• Excellent long-term career growth potential

In This Role, You Will

• Lead all plant operations, including Production, Maintenance, Quality, HR, and Safety
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and cost management
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team
• Improve production scheduling across a diverse product portfolio
• Lead food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Partner on capital projects and long-term operational strategy
• Help shape future new product development initiatives

What You Bring

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading teams of 60+ employees
• Food & Beverage manufacturing experience required
• Dairy manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Union leadership experience preferred
• Budget ownership and operational KPI management
• Continuous improvement and capital project experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong business acumen and exceptional people leadership

The Ideal Leader

This role is ideal for a leader who combines operational excellence with strong people leadership.

Experience leading or supporting new product development, commercialization, or product launches is a significant advantage and offers tremendous long-term growth potential within the organization.

The right person is visible, collaborative, and curious. Someone who develops people, builds trust on the production floor, and creates accountability through coaching rather than micromanagement.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to lead one of the organization's most strategically important manufacturing facilities while helping shape future product innovation.

You'll improve operations today while playing an increasing role in bringing tomorrow's products to market.

If you're looking for your next senior manufacturing leadership opportunity, apply today!