PLANT MANAGER in Menasha

Job Description

Plant Operations Manager – Dairy Facility | Northeast Wisconsin A well-established, family-run dairy manufacturer with a strong reputation and over 50 years of success is looking to add an experienced operations leader to their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on being present on the production floor, building strong employee relationships, and driving performance across all areas of plant operations—including manufacturing, efficiency, inventory, safety, maintenance, transportation, capital projects, and the facility budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full scope of plant operations: production, maintenance, logistics, and budget
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards Lead capital projects and implement process improvements
• Analyze performance metrics to optimize output and reduce costs
• Partner with senior leadership on long-term strategic planning
• Champion employee development, morale, and operational excellence

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in plant leadership within the dairy or food manufacturing industry
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Strong skills in communication, performance management, and team development
• Experience with plant engineering, maintenance, and lean manufacturing preferred
• Hands-on leadership style with a strategic mindset
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

This is a critical leadership hire and the company is moving quickly. They are highly selective, but open to interviewing as soon as the right candidate is identified. For more information, contact me at yaretzy.cantu@gogpac.com

Keywords: dairy, manufacturing, production, Wisconsin, plant manager, active search , recruiting , food industry, leadership, family owned business, family operated, 

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.