Plant Manager (NE)

Golden Pet Manufacturing • Seward, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees production at Golden Pet Manufacturing’s Seward, Nebraska facility, ensuring operations stay within budget and meet key performance indicators. The role monitors daily performance, reports on production metrics and challenges, identifies efficiency and cost-saving improvements, and supports their implementation. The Plant Manager maintains safety, food quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices, while leading Production and Sanitation teams and partnering with other departments to maintain efficient operations. The position also includes coaching employees, addressing performance challenges, and supporting career development.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing.
• Prior experience in pet food or food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Seward facility’s production process to operate within budget and meet KPIs.
• Monitor and review daily production performance, making adjustments or improvements as needed.
• Prepare and share regular reports with management on production metrics, departmental issues and challenges, and efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain and enforce safety guidelines and protocols with managers and employees.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and adherence to food safety and quality standards, processes, guidelines, and initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and partner with other departments and stakeholders to implement them.
• Manage Production and Sanitation leaders and teams, fostering accountability, autonomy, performance, and career development.
• Analyze production processes and equipment and recommend improvements to efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Accounting, and HR to maintain efficient operations and address production challenges.
• Provide leadership support to Production and Sanitation leaders handling employee or performance-related challenges.
• Coach and mentor strong performers and provide development opportunities to prepare employees for future roles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums covered for employee-only plans.
• Six paid sick and mental health days.
• Employee Assistance Program and additional mental health benefits.
• 401(k) match of up to 3.5% of employee contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with company contributions funding retirement plan benefits in company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts.
• Company events, including team picnics and ice cream socials.
• Charity sponsorship opportunities; the company reports donating over $6.1 million to date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed