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Assistant Plant Manager in Springfield

Date Posted: 20 August 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career?

We’re hiring an Assistant Plant Manager for a food manufacturing facility operating under HACCP and FSMA guidelines.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader with experience in operations, manufacturing, and team leadership within human food, pet food, or livestock feed.

What you’ll bring:

  • Production and manufacturing experience
  • Strong leadership and team-management skills
  • Production scheduling experience
  • Knowledge of quality and safety practices
  • Mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach
  • Experience working in a regulated food/feed manufacturing environment

What’s offered:

  • Full-time, first-shift position
  • $75,000–$90,000 salary
  • Full health insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Stable opportunity with a company ready to hire immediately

If you’re an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next opportunity, apply now and let’s talk.

 

Keywords: Manufacturing Operations Production Food Feed Grain Ingredients Maintenance Safety Plant Manager Management Location Facility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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