Plant Manager

Kent Nutrition Group; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal feed manufacturer in Sheldon, Iowa is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the operations of their facility. Responsibilities include managing production processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in operational management and team leadership. The role requires effective communication skills and financial acumen in budget management. This position offers full-time employment with potential for travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of related work experience.
• Experience in leading and managing operational teams.
• Experience with regulatory agencies such as FDA, OSHA, EPA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant activities including personnel and operations.
• Ensure the plant produces feed according to policies.
• Develop training for personnel at all positions.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Operational management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

KENT Nutrition Group (KNG), a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies, is actively seeking an experienced and proactive Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Assistant Plant Manager
• Production Supervisor
• Office Manager
• Quality Supervisor
• Maintenance Lead

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all plant activities including but not limited to: overseeing the facilities, plant personnel, plant customer relations, plant operation, plant quality and plant maintenance
• Responsible to ensure the plant is producing feed in accordance with all established policies and procedures
• Develop and train personnel at all positions. Training to include job operation, efficient work strategies, safety and product quality procedures
• Lead and manage department leads, assistant plant manager, office manager and other personnel
• Prepare fiscal year plant goals and objectives providing quarterly updates to the regional operations manager
• Develop and operate within an approved budget; areas of concentration to include staffing, supplies, maintenance, utilities and capital projects
• Develop scheduled (preventative) maintenance programs for equipment and facilities
• Develop and contribute to long term strategic planning for the plant
• Satisfy all quality and regulatory requirements for all products
• Implement the corporate safety programs
• Coordinate with all departments such as marketing, nutrition, and sales to enable new product development and innovation
• Positively manage customer relations both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5-10 years related work experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading and managing operational teams
• Financial experience with P&L statements, budgets preparation and capital planning
• Experience with regulatory agencies such as: FDA, OSHA, EPA
• Additional training such as experience with GMPs, HACCP, SFSF
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Feed Mill operations preferred

Expected Travel

• Up to 10% travel for meetings or training may be required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Animal Feed Manufacturing