What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Wildflower Recruitment Consulting?
We are not looking for a "caretaker" or a status-quo administrator. We are seeking a Transformational Plant Manager—a visionary change agent who views manufacturing through the lens of innovation, culture, and world-class excellence.
The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between current operational realities and a future-state, high-performance teams, and uncompromising sustainability. You won't just run a plant; you will redefine how our client manufactures products that touch millions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee plant operations such as budget, production schedule and stock
- Maintain clean and safe workplace
- Analyze production costs and inventory to establish areas for improvements
- Ensure adherence to rules and workplace policies
- Examine processes and design plans to effectively use available resources
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business (MBA/Masters preferred)
- 10 years in CPG manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Strong communication, management and supervisory skills
- "Roll around in the mud" mentality, getting out on the floor side by side with his team
- Ability to identify "quick wins" and build trust with team
- Achieve measurable lift in OEE, reduce turnover and redefine culture and strengthen safety
"A leader is best when people barely know he exists... when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves." — Lao Tzu.