About the Company:
Our client is a well-established dairy manufacturer with 40+ years of success, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and growth. They are expanding and adding a Multi-Site Plant Manager to lead operations across four facilities. This is a great opportunity to join a company actively investing in its people and operations.
Position Overview:
The Multi-Site Plant Manager will oversee 4 plants, driving operational excellence, food safety, employee development, and continuous improvement. This is a floor-focused role for a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring teams and delivering results.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor plant managers across 4 sites
Manage production costs, labor, yield, and process improvement
Ensure compliance with GFSI, FDA, SQF, and company food safety standards
Oversee capital improvement projects and budgets
Foster positive employee relations and team culture
Drive cross-functional collaboration and meet customer service targets
Champion health and safety initiatives
Support new product and marketing efforts
Act as key liaison with executive leadership
Qualifications:
5+ years in plant or operations leadership in food manufacturing
Experience training and mentoring management/staff
Dairy/Cheese background preferred; food industry required
Strong understanding of production, quality, and food safety
Proven success executing projects and managing budgets
Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Strong communication and leadership skills
What’s in It for You:
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits
Advancement opportunities in a growing company
Opportunity to lead and make an impact in a multi-site leadership role
If you are a floor-based leader who is passionate about operational excellence, team development, and driving results in a growing dairy manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity. Apply here or contact Ashley Olson, 515-461-2013. Resumes may be confidentially sent to ashley.olson@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.