Food Plant Manager

Ian's Pizza•Milwaukee, WI

11d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Lead our pizza-making team while earning $75,000-$85,000 annually and full benefits as the Food Plant Manager. Opening Fall 2026 in Milwaukee's Harbor District - looking to start this person ASAP! This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager works alongside the crew, owns the full production operation, and brings the experience and energy needed to launch our frozen pizza business. If that excites you, keep reading! Why Ian's Pizza? Competitive Wage: Starting salary of $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience. Excellent Benefits: Premium and affordable health and dental care, retirement plan with 3% matching, Paid Time Off, and more. Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to the Big Five - Dependability, Awareness, Connection, Generosity, and Effort. Build Something Special: Help launch a brand-new business from day one. Put your skills to the test, apply your expertise, and create something new... and incredibly tasty! Your Impact The Plant Manager oversees and ensures the successful execution of Ian's Anywhere Frozen Pizza and supports the operation of a small retail shop attached to the production facility.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing a food production plant.
Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain, manufacturing, or other related field OR an additional 2 years of experience in food production leadership.
2-4 years managing people in a production environment.
Experience with production scheduling is required.
Experience working on the production line (not just supervising from afar)
Strong knowledge of USDA regulations and facility management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQF.
HACCP certification.
Familiarity with automated production lines.
Experience in a small plant or startup facility.

Responsibilities

Plans and manages daily production to meet demand targets.
Jumps in at any point in the production process to keep things moving forward or solve problems.
Manages material inventory, ensuring sufficient raw product to fulfill orders.
Ensures efficient use of labor and equipment and adjusts based on staffing, equipment, or supply constraints.
Works closely with our partner distributors for timely and accurate pick-ups.
Continuously improves processes and procedures, both new and existing.
Draft regulatory documents for the State, FDA, and USDA in collaboration with the corporate office.
Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, and other food safety and quality programs.
Sets and manages safety standards based on local and federal regulations and guidelines.
Trains and enforces these standards with staff.
Maintains appropriate certifications and documentation for audits, recalls, and inspections.
Identify and resolve quality issues quickly.
Oversee audits and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Manages all staffing plans, onboarding, training, and employee relations.
Collaborates with the recruitment team to define staffing needs and evaluate job candidates.
Schedules, trains and supervises all staff to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
Provides staff feedback on their performance in regular, in-the-moment coaching conversations as well as regular staff reviews.
Creates and implements budget for production and retail.