
Plant Manager
Milford, DEJob$130–180K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Plant Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing departments and oversee production, maintenance, quality assurance, supply chain, and engineering. The role leads safety and continuous improvement initiatives, develops departmental leaders, and supports a high-performance culture. The posting seeks over five years of experience in meat-industry operations leadership, preferably poultry, and proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems.
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Our client, in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Plant Manager to join their team. As a Plant Manager, you will be part of the operations department supporting production, quality assurance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to operational excellence, which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Plant Manager
Pay Range: $130,000 - $180,000 + Bonus
Location: Milford, DE (full relocation benefits available)
What's the Job?
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Provide strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing departments within the facility.
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Oversee production, maintenance, quality assurance, supply chain, and engineering functions.
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Drive safety initiatives, ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.
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Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
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Develop and mentor departmental leaders, fostering a high-performance culture and talent pipeline.
What's Needed?
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Over 5 years of experience as an area manager, high-level superintendent, or current plant manager in the meat industry, preferably poultry.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
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Strong work history with consistent leadership roles and a track record of managing large-scale operations.
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Proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems.
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
What's in it for me?
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Competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise.
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Full relocation benefits to support your transition.
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Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a growing organization.
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Engage in continuous improvement and innovative manufacturing practices.
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Be part of a company committed to safety, quality, and sustainability.
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ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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