Plant Manager

Larson•Brookings, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the 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.