Plant Manager – Flour Mill Grain Processing
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Plant / Mill Manager to lead a high-volume flour and grain milling operation in Minot ND. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety quality productivity and continuous improvement in a fast-paced 24/7 food manufacturing environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a strong operational leader with deep milling or grain processing experience who thrives on accountability team development and delivering measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations of a 24/7 flour milling and grain processing facility
- Manage coach and develop production and operations leadership teams (approx. 6 direct reports)
- Oversee grain receiving cleaning milling blending sanitation storage and outbound logistics
- Drive operational performance across safety quality cost delivery and employee engagement (SQCD metrics)
- Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Monitor KPIs to optimize yield throughput efficiency and waste reduction
- Support capital planning maintenance coordination and long-term plant improvement strategies
- Foster a strong culture of safety accountability and teamwork across all shifts
Required Qualifications
- Proven hands-on experience in flour milling or grain processing operations (REQUIRED)
- Leadership experience in food manufacturing milling or continuous process production environments
- Experience managing 24/7 operations and multi-shift production teams
- Strong understanding of milling processes: grain receiving milling blending and sanitation
- Demonstrated success using KPIs Lean and continuous improvement tools
- Strong communication coaching and team leadership skills
- Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Milling Science or a related field preferred
Preferred Experience
- Prior Mill Manager Plant Manager or Operations Manager experience
- Background in high-volume flour mills grain processing plants or similar continuous-process food manufacturing
- Experience leading capital projects or plant expansion initiatives
- Strong track record of stable employment and measurable operational impact
Employment Requirements
- On-site role in Minot ND (relocation may be considered for exceptional candidates)
- Must have relevant milling or grain processing experience
- No visa sponsorship available
- Stable work history preferred
Why Join Us
Join a leading North American food manufacturing organization supplying essential grain-based products nationwide. This facility is committed to safety operational excellence and long-term investment in people and technology. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact plant performance and lead a critical production operation.