Plant Director

Plant Director

Sabetha, KS

Salary is negotiable based on experience

Full relocation package offered

Position Objective:

Provide full leadership and accountability for all plant operations, including Receiving, Sanitation, Quality, Packaging, Extrusion, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, Scheduling, Safety, Food Safety, Budgeting, Office Administration, SQF compliance, and FSMA requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute strategic objectives set by senior leadership.
• Develop, manage, and control plant budgets.
• Assess labor needs and optimize staffing levels.
• Drive operational efficiency and productivity across all departments.
• Oversee and administer employee incentive and bonus programs.
• Direct all day-to-day plant operations.
• Ensure completion of all required company training programs.
• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide regular operational feedback to corporate leadership.
• Optimize production scheduling to maximize efficiency while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure all products meet company specifications, policies, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior management to align plant performance with organizational goals.
• Obtain and maintain PCQI certification.
• Enforce site-specific food safety systems, including:
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Pre-requisite programs related to quality and food safety
• Food defense protocols
• SQF system requirements
• Risk-based preventive controls
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: BA / BS in science, engineering or business administration preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing supervision and management, preferably in the food industry.
• Inspire, lead, motivate, and appreciate team members to work collectively & collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to company goals.
• Demonstrated personnel leadership with solid management skills. Ability to oversee and lead a large cross functional team is a must. Servant leader.
• Experience in managing schedules and budget.
• Experience working in a GMP environment, establishing best practices and operation procedures.

For more information, apply directly or email me at james.murawa@acepartners.com