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Plant Manager

gpac
Brandon, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Plant Manager | Own the Operation | Pork Processing Powerhouse SW Minnesota | $130K-$150K | High-Volume Facility

This isn't a "keep things running" kind of role-this is a run the show opportunity.

We've got a 500-person pork processing facility pushing ~4,000 head/day across harvest, fabrication, and packaging-and we need a true leader to step in and take full ownership.

Translation: This is your plant.

What You'll Be Walking Into

  • A large-scale, fast-paced pork operation (harvest → cut → package)
  • 500 employees counting on strong, steady leadership
  • Direct line to the President
  • A leadership team ready for direction, structure, and accountability

What We're Looking For

  • Deep pork experience (non-negotiable-this isn't a learning-on-the-job situation)
  • Proven leadership in high-volume processing environments
  • Someone who can own both people production
  • A strong Plant Manager... or a hungry, high-impact Production Manager ready to level up

The Details

  • Salary: ~$130K (up to $150K for the right person)
  • Relocation: Open (Midwest preferred, but flexibility here)
  • Interview Process: Quick direct (Plant leadership executive team)

Why This Role?

Because opportunities to run a plant of this size and scale don't come around often, especially with this level of visibility and executive access.

If you've been waiting for your shot to step into true operational ownership, this is it.

If you're qualified and serious, give Brittany a confidential shout at Brittany.Hamilton@gogpac.com

Keywords: pork processing, meat processing, meat manufacturing, kill facility, slaughter, food manufacturing, plant manager, operations manager, Midwest

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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