LHH is seeking a Plant Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a food manufacturing client near Whitestown, Indiana. In this position, you will direct all operations at the manufacturing facility, oversee quality, implement Lean manufacturing strategies, and more. You will be given the opportunity to build your leadership team and contribute to an organization who has experienced significant and sustained growth. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $125,000-155,000 per year plus bonus and includes several medical insurance options, Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan.

***H1B/Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the manufacturing, materials, distribution, engineering, sales, and front office departments
• Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operation procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget, and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs
• Oversee all special projects and capital projects
• Ensure all departments are operating effectively, encouraging collaboration, and adhering to business quality standards
• Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service
• Oversee and manage customer concerns and work cross-functionally with Sales Department to ensure operational capabilities to match projected growth and customer needs
• Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility and strong leadership
• Be a proactive leader, self-motivated and able to analyze, react and develop a plan of action and see it through
• Be a team player, value people and be able to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds

QUALIFICATIONS

• #1 Must Have Requirement: Candidate must have previous Plant Management experience leading a food or beverage manufacturing facility
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field is required (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Minimum of 8+ years of operational leadership experience with responsibility over an entire manufacturing plant is required
• Must have experience with production management and leading capital projects
• Ideal candidates will have experience with Lean Six Sigma/5S strategies and know how to effectively apply them within a manufacturing environment
• Strong business acumen and experience with strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, human resources, sales, customer service and leadership of direct reports
• Proven track record of implementing initiatives resulting in increased organizational efficiencies and profitable outcomes
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with customers, employees and fellow leadership, exemplifying professionalism and driving a culture of positivity and excellence
• H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Plant Manager Job near Whitestown, Indiana, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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