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Plant Manager

Lensa
Monroe, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
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Plant Manager

Location Monroe, WI

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At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!

SummaryWe are seeking a Plant Manager to join us at our Monroe, WI location! The Plant Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the plant. They oversee processes with the maintenance, cheese making, packaging, prep, and administrative areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily operations of the Plant with a focus on employee and food safety
  • Direct and schedule Supervisors and support staff – including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and schedule, performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving issues
  • Ensure daily production planning is in accordance with supply chain needs
  • Communicate and resolve all quality and production issues with appropriate team members
  • Support quality standards, inventory accuracy and production planning schedules with a focus on reduction/avoidance of failure costs
  • Ensure effective resource allocation and use of equipment
  • Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
  • Collect and analyze data to find places of Continuous Improvement reducing waste and overtime, and trigger corrective actions in a timely manner
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve plant and company objectives
  • Collaborate and oversee other levels of the organization
  • Promote and participate in Emmi Operational Excellence throughout the facility
  • Monitor variations in production process and report to Quality and Director of Operations
  • Coach, motivate and engage employees in all aspects of operations to support the Emmi culture
  • Responsible for employee development, performance management and staffing with a focus on management by objectives (i.e.: KPIs, Plant Objectives, etc.)
  • Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all safety policies, practices and procedures
  • Conduct weekly staff meetings to communicate changes, updates or notifications to employees
  • Review / monitor monthly operations budget and discuss budget overruns with Director of Operations
  • Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
  • Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices, concepts, and tools
  • Assist Project Manager in timely completion of cap ex projects through production coordination, project meetings, etc.

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven work experience in operations preferably in the food industry
  • Proven managerial experience
  • Proven leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources)
  • Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
  • Ability to create accountability and lead by example
  • Ability to motivate staff to keep operations running smoothly and meet goals
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, manuals and instructions
  • Detail-oriented nature and ability to adapt to change
  • Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short term/Long term disability
  • Volunteer time off (VTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet insurance

The Best Cheese Moments are EMMI ROTH Moments!

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