Plant Manager - Food Manufacturing (Southern WI) in Brodhead

Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Overview:

A well-established food manufacturing company in Southern Wisconsin is seeking a Plant Manager. Open to either a proven leader with plant management experience or someone ready to step up and be developed into the role. Dairy/cheese preferred; food industry required (smoked meats/cheese a plus).

Responsibilities:

  • Lead all plant operations: production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, and budget

  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards

  • Drive capital projects, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives

  • Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning

  • Promote employee development, engagement, and operational excellence

What We’re Looking For:

  • Food manufacturing leadership experience (dairy/cheese or smoked meats preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance

  • Hands-on leader with proven team development skills

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $90,000 – $105,000 base salary

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • PTO + holidays

  • Career growth opportunities

For immediate consideration for this role, send your resume to Hillary at hillary.cooley@gogpac.com

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.