Plant Manager

Larson • Brookings, SD

58d • $142,000 - $218,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Plant Manager, you will development of site strategies to support the overall company goals and objectives of the plant operations for our 400+ employee manufacturing facility located in Brookings, SD. This role is responsible for executing the strategy that delivers the operational efficiency necessary to maintain high-quality standards, enhance safety measures, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and provides fuel for our Positive Associate Relations (PAR) culture.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering; Manufacturing or Industrial preferred
• 8 years’ experience in manufacturing leadership
• Experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Deep understanding of how to balance the focus on continuous improvement with safety, health, and environmental business requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to balance the strategic and hands-on requirements in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing manufacturing operations of similar scale (300+ employees or equivalent complexity)
• Strong knowledge of safety leadership, KPI management, and LEAN/continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Teams: Provide coaching to frontline leaders and staff; encourage engagement, communication, and collaboration.
• Champion Safety: Lead safety programs, enforce compliance, and cultivate a zero‑incident culture.
• Implement LEAN & CI: Promote LEAN manufacturing principles, identify improvement opportunities, and reduce waste.
• Drive KPI Achievement: Oversee plant performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity metrics.
• Support Positive Employee Relations: Partner closely with HR; maintain open communication, fairness, and a strong team culture.
• Build Strong Relationships: Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, senior leadership, suppliers, and community partners.
• Oversee Daily Operations: Ensure smooth and efficient production, resource planning, and equipment reliability.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager