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Plant Manager

Golden Pet Manufacturing
Richfield, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!

We're Looking For A: Plant Manager

Location: Richfield, WI

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Oversee and manage the production process at the facility to operate within budget and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Monitor and review daily production performance to ensure operations meet performance standards, making adjustments or improvements as needed
  • Create and share regular reports with management, providing status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing departments, and opportunities for efficiency improvement
  • Maintain a strong safety mindset and thorough understanding of safety guidelines and protocols; enforce those guidelines and protocols with managers and employees
  • Foster a high quality standing by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adherence to all food safety and quality standards, guidelines, processes, and initiatives
  • Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify cost saving opportunities and see those opportunities through to implementation in partnership with other departments and stakeholders
  • Manage the Production and Sanitation leaders and teams in a way that fosters accountability, autonomy, performance and career development
  • Partner closely with other departments to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges in the production area(s) as they arise
  • Provide leadership support and assistance to Production and Sanitation leaders for employee or performance related challenges

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing or related field is preferred
  • 10 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Prior experience working in pet food or food production is preferred

Golden Perks & Benefits:

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
  • Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $6.1 million to date.
  • 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
  • We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
  • Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
  • Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
  • Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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