Plant Manager

Portage, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Leadman & Associates is partnering on an exclusive search for an experienced Plant Manager to lead a high-performing food manufacturing facility located in Portage WI.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of a large established facility thats recently undergone major upgrades and reinvestment. The right leader will bring proven manufacturing experience a process mindset and a people-first approach to driving safety quality and efficiency.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments know how to lead through influence and love developing people as much as improving operations this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact.

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity

Strong Compensation Bonus: High base plus 10% annual bonus
Relocation Support: Available for qualified candidates
Operational Scope: Over 200000 sq. ft. facility with multiple production lines and an on-site distribution center
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Planning Scheduling Purchasing and Continuous Improvement teams
Leadership Impact: Report directly to the SVP of Manufacturing with autonomy to drive meaningful change

In This Role You Will

Oversee all plant operations ensuring performance targets for safety quality and output are met or exceeded
Lead and mentor departmental managers supervisors and team leads across operations quality maintenance and logistics
Drive continuous improvement through Lean/CI initiatives to enhance OEE reduce waste and strengthen accountability
Manage plant budgets and financials ensuring alignment with divisional goals
Build and sustain a culture of safety engagement and ownership at every level
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain corporate operations and CI leadership to share best practices
Support ongoing capital improvement projects and future production line transitions

What You Bring to the Table

Bachelors degree in Food Science Manufacturing Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
10 years in food manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
Proven record of improving plant performance and leading large teams in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated success executing Lean/Kaizen or other CI initiatives that drove measurable improvement
Financial acumen with experience overseeing large-scale budgets and production metrics
Strong communication and coaching skillsable to lead from the floor and build trust quickly
Hands-on visible leader who leads by example and knows how to motivate teams through change

Why This Role Stands Out

This facility is in growth mode after major reinvestment offering both stability and the freedom to innovate. Youll step into a visible leadership seat where your decisions directly influence performance culture and long-term success.

If youre a manufacturing leader who thrives on accountability collaboration and results- youll find this role both challenging and rewarding.

Interested candidates can apply below or send an email to:.

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Leadman & Associates is partnering on an exclusive search for an experienced Plant Manager to lead a high-performing food manufacturing facility located in Portage WI.This role offers the chance to take ownership of a large established facility thats recently undergone major upgrades and reinvestmen...