Plant Manager

Echo Lake Foods, Inc.•Burlington, WI

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations of a food manufacturing facility, with full Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of food products while meeting financial, operational, and regulatory objectives. The Plant Manager will lead a diverse team, driving continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with food safety standards, fostering a culture of operational excellence and employee engagement.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
Position experience may be substituted to meet the educational requirements using a 2:1 ratio where 2 years’ experience equals 1-year education.

Nice To Haves

Problem Solving
Customer Focus
Budget and Cost Control
Collaborative Leadership
Communication Proficiency
Managing for Results

Responsibilities

Full accountability for the facility’s financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize profitability, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
Management of multiple departments (direct reports include Production Leads, Safety, Receiving, Dispatch, Maintenance, etc.).
Drive lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization to enhance productivity.
Promotes cross-functional goal alignment and common vision across functions.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production costs, yield, labor efficiency, and material utilization.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including FDA, USDA, and HACCP standards.
Maintain rigorous adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety protocols.
Ensures machines are maintained as required to deliver and optimum utilization and operational performance.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
Meets and exceeds qualitative and quantitative performance standards as established by management.
Ability to function under highly stressful conditions and interact cordially with co-workers to accomplish common tasks.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration while promoting employee engagement and retention.
Implement training programs to enhance skills and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors, production staff, and support personnel.
Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed to minimize downtime and extend equipment life