Manufacturing Leadership

Plant Superintendent | Winchester, KY | $120K–$135K + 25% Bonus | Manufacturing Leadership

⚙️ Plant Superintendent

📍 Winchester, KY | 100% Onsite
💼 Mid-Level Leadership | Full-Time
📅 Active Search | 1 Opening

💲 Salary Range: $119,760 – $134,730 + Quarterly Bonus (up to 25%)
🚚 Relocation: Full package available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not supported

🌟 The Opportunity

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on driving performance, developing teams, and optimizing production excellence?

We’re seeking an experienced Plant Superintendent to lead operations at a 24/7 manufacturing facility producing high-quality plastic products. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role offers the chance to shape safety culture, elevate operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding results across production, quality, and workforce engagement.

If you’re passionate about leading people, improving processes, and creating a best-in-class plant culture — this is the opportunity to make your mark.

🔧 What You’ll Do

🏭 Operational Leadership

  • Lead daily production activities across a high-performance plastics manufacturing environment.

  • Drive excellence in safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and productivity.

  • Implement lean manufacturing practices including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

  • Partner with the Plant Manager to develop strategies that meet business goals and customer commitments.

👥 Team Development & Engagement

  • Inspire, coach, and develop a diverse team of supervisors and operators.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Lead training and team-building initiatives to enhance skills and performance.

  • Support employee relations in collaboration with HR to build a positive, inclusive workplace.

📊 Process Optimization

  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve equipment reliability and production flow.

  • Manage plant metrics and report results to leadership, using data-driven insights to drive decisions.

  • Support capital projects and process upgrades to advance plant capabilities.

💰 Financial & Strategic Performance

  • Assist with budget development and ensure operations meet productivity and cost targets.

  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all regulatory standards.

  • Develop workflow policies that balance safety, efficiency, and quality.

✅ What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (Engineering or Plastics preferred).

  • 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in plastics, injection molding, or extrusion.

  • Proven success in leadership roles within a production environment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, analysis, and presentations.

  • Strong communication and public speaking skills — comfortable leading teams and training sessions.

  • Integrity, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence.

💪 What Success Looks Like

✔ You create a culture where safety, quality, and productivity go hand-in-hand.
✔ Your teams are engaged, motivated, and proud of their work.
✔ You deliver measurable results in plant performance and cost optimization.
✔ You act as a trusted partner to senior leadership — driving continuous improvement at every level.

🌱 Why Join

This is your opportunity to take ownership of a key leadership role in a stable, growing organization that values teamwork, integrity, and operational excellence. You’ll have the autonomy to make impactful decisions, the resources to innovate, and the support to succeed.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance & Retirement Plans

  • Paid Time Off & Holidays

  • Performance-Based Bonus (Quarterly Payouts)

  • Relocation Support for Qualified Candidates

  • Career Growth in a Global Manufacturing Environment

🧭 Interview Process

1️⃣ Initial Interview with Recruiter
2️⃣ Hiring Manager Review & Next Steps

 

Maintenance Manager | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Cherokee, OK | $131K–$150K

🏭 Maintenance Manager
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Cherokee, OK
📍 Food & Beverages Industry | Onsite
💼 Mid-Senior Level | Management
📅 Full-time | 1 Position Available

Compensation: $131,000 – $150,000 (confidential if posted externally)
🚚 Relocation: Limited assistance available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🎯 Position Purpose

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices that keep plant equipment, grounds, and production processes running efficiently. This leader will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety while leading the engineering and maintenance teams.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Plant Operations & Layout: Develop and optimize plant processing lines to support operational changes or expansions.

  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.

  • Team Leadership: Equip and guide engineering and maintenance teams with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to sustain facility operations.

  • Budget & Projects: Oversee Capital and Expense Budget projects and ensure timely execution.

  • Vendor & Contractor Management: Build strong working relationships with external contractors and vendors to ensure efficient project delivery.

  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner closely with other departments to resolve daily operational challenges and drive plant-wide success.

  • Continuous Improvement: Identify issues proactively and lead solutions in a structured, constructive manner.

✅ Qualifications

  • Education: Associate’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

  • Experience: 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing (meat industry experience preferred).

  • Licenses/Certifications: State Mechanical Contractor’s License.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems.

    • Basic understanding of refrigeration systems.

    • Familiarity with CAD and PLC equipment.

  • Skills:

    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

    • Excellent project and priority management.

    • Effective communicator and self-starter with leadership skills across all organizational levels.

    • Computer literacy (Excel, MS Word).

⚙️ Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods throughout the day.

  • Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs with proper technique.

  • Work may require personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).

  • Exposure to extreme temperatures (-40°F to 110°F) and high-noise environments.

📌 Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Manager ready to lead in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll take ownership of critical operations, drive continuous improvements, and make a direct impact on plant safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

 

Manufacturing Operations Manager | $106K–$150K | Consumer Products | Sanford, ME

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Location: Sanford, Maine
Job ID: 167229
Employment Type: Full-Time

💵 Compensation:

  • Base Salary: $106,000 – $150,000/year

  • Bonus Eligible: No

  • Commission: No

  • Overtime Eligible: No

🎁 Benefits:

  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

  • Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate

  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career development and advancement support

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Lead. Innovate. Transform.

Are you a manufacturing leader ready to take the next step in your career? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and influence end-to-end production strategies at a dynamic consumer products facility in Sanford, Maine.

You’ll oversee production, warehouse, and finishing operations while fostering a safety-first, quality-driven, and continuous improvement culture. Bring your passion for innovation, people leadership, and efficiency—and make a measurable impact on global supply chain performance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

🔧 Operations Leadership

  • Oversee daily operations across production, making, finishing, and warehouse areas

  • Lead supervisory teams and technicians to meet KPIs around quality, safety, and efficiency

  • Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration

  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EH&S to maximize productivity

  • Champion Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards including People Capability, Visual Workplace, and Continuous Improvement

  • Act as a visible, hands-on leader during audits, SOP reviews, and daily operations

  • Build contingency plans to ensure business continuity during disruptions

💰 Financial Oversight

  • Co-own plant financial performance with site leadership

  • Drive savings initiatives through labor cost optimization and FTG (Fund-the-Growth) programs

  • Analyze variances in materials, labor, and output to improve financial forecasting

  • Optimize inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses to improve cash flow

  • Monitor and revise site KPIs to align with evolving business goals

👥 People & Culture

  • Execute labor strategies that promote employee relations, retention, and engagement

  • Build and mentor a high-performing workforce, empowering both salaried and hourly teams

  • Develop internal talent pipelines while fostering a culture of recognition and inclusion

✅ Quality, Compliance & Process Excellence

  • Ensure all production activities align with GMP, FDA, and safety standards

  • Own decisions regarding out-of-spec raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

  • Guarantee team proficiency with SOPs for lot tracking, release procedures, code dating, and traceability

  • Lead implementation of corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances

  • Ensure validated cleaning, sanitization, and changeover procedures are followed

  • Facilitate successful technology transfers for new products and processes

⚙️ Process & Equipment Optimization

  • Set annual site goals for process capability; monitor and report on monthly progress

  • Ensure process control tolerances, calibration routines, and SOP accuracy

  • Identify and resolve equipment constraints in partnership with technical teams

  • Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure team training on cleaning and batch procedures

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (required)

  • 8+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations

  • Strong background in GMP, FDA/regulated environments, and ISO/OSHA standards

  • Solid understanding of Quality systems and manufacturing audits

  • Advanced proficiency with digital tools (e.g., Google Suite, Data Studio)

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and navigating matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP, WMS, and plant floor systems experience

  • Certified or experienced in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology

  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity and multiple initiatives simultaneously

  • Strong communicator with excellent coaching and feedback capabilities

  • Project management skills with experience leading complex initiatives

Additional Details

  • Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

  • Management Experience: Not required, but leadership experience essential

  • Travel: Occasional

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Security Clearance: Not required

  • Relocation Assistance: Yes, for the ideal candidate

Take Charge of Change

This role is built for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-first environment. If you're ready to elevate your impact, drive performance, and shape the future of manufacturing—this is your opportunity.

 

Area Process Manager – Fiber | Columbus, MS | $121K - $148K + Benefits | Manufacturing Leadership

Exciting Opportunity: Area Process Manager - Fiber

Location: Columbus, Mississippi, USA
Position Type: Full-time, Salaried Exempt
Compensation: Base Salary $121,000 - $148,000 (commensurate with experience)
Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate

About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and results-driven Area Process Manager to lead the digester and brown stock area at a global cellulose fibers mill. This vital role will focus on safety, environmental compliance, production efficiency, and financial performance. As a leader in this area, you will oversee manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and team engagement while maintaining high-quality production standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Champion a safety-first culture, promoting injury-free work practices and operational excellence.

  • Lead efforts to achieve production, cost efficiency, reliability, and team engagement targets.

  • Implement manufacturing systems and sustainability tools (e.g., Trouble/Cause/Correction, Centerlines) to improve performance.

  • Develop and support a culture of empowerment, teamwork, and quality-focused operations.

  • Manage the team to ensure downtime is minimized and quality is upheld at all times.

  • Oversee the development and implementation of the annual budget and capital plan for the area.

  • Drive year-over-year cost improvement through strategic initiatives and effective project execution.

  • Ensure the achievement of key production, reliability, and quality targets in the digester and brown stock area.

  • Lead team members in goal setting and performance management to align with company objectives.

  • Coordinate daily operations and shutdown maintenance to optimize processes and minimize disruptions.

  • Promote 5S initiatives and maintain a well-organized, efficient workspace.

  • Ensure compliance with both internal and external customer requirements and environmental standards.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience (preferably in the pulp and paper industry).

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

  • Deep knowledge of industrial safety and environmental regulations.

  • Strong experience in tracking and measuring performance using standard tools and methodologies.

  • Excellent collaboration and team-building skills with a strong commitment to reliability and manufacturing excellence.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer systems.

Key Competencies:

  • Managing Through Systems

  • Developing and Motivating Teams

  • Integrity & Trust

  • Problem Solving & Decision-Making

  • Managerial Courage & Action-Oriented Leadership

Why You Should Apply:

  • Competitive base salary ($121,000 - $148,000) with potential for performance-based bonus.

  • Full benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.

  • Paid time off, including vacation and holidays, and education assistance.

  • Leadership development and career growth opportunities.

  • Relocation assistance for the ideal candidate.

The Impact You’ll Make:
Joining this team, you will play a key role in shaping the success of operations while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Culture You Will Experience:
We promote a safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace where diversity is valued. Employee resource groups provide opportunities for you to connect with others and grow both personally and professionally.

If you're ready to lead and make a meaningful impact in a world-class manufacturing environment, apply today!

 

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Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor – Night Shift | Twin Falls, ID | $95K - $111K + Bonus

Exciting Opportunity: Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Position Type: Full-time, Onsite (Night Shift: 6 PM - 6 AM)
Compensation: Base Salary $95,100 - $110,967 + Bonus Potential
Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate

About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our team and lead the charge in ensuring the highest quality standards in manufacturing. In this role, you’ll be responsible for achieving quality objectives, monitoring department performance, and driving continuous improvement in food safety processes. Your leadership will directly influence product quality, team development, and operational efficiency. You'll also have the opportunity to manage crisis situations, ensuring adherence to laws, food safety standards, and consumer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of quality objectives and plans in line with regional and global commitments.

  • Oversee budget tracking, eliminate losses, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Conduct regular assessments (Plan-Do-Check-Act) to ensure targets are met.

  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards, consumer requirements, and legal regulations.

  • Manage crisis situations while maintaining the company’s reputation and business standards.

  • Recruit, structure, and coach a high-performing team to meet plant objectives and performance goals.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including suppliers and customers, to address quality and food safety concerns.

  • Lead the implementation of quality systems, including SQF, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and Kosher certifications.

  • Motivate and guide team members to drive exceptional performance in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or quality assurance.

  • At least 5 years of leadership experience, managing a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong technical expertise in food safety, quality management, and regulatory compliance.

  • Expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology, especially in the Quality Maintenance (QM) pillar.

  • In-depth knowledge of quality systems, customer service policies, and sanitation practices.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

  • Certified or knowledgeable in SQF, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and Kosher standards.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Competitive salary of $95,100 - $110,967, with performance-based bonus potential.

  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

  • Professional growth opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment.

  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate.

If you're ready to take on a pivotal role where your leadership will directly impact the success of our operations, apply today and be part of a team that values food safety and quality excellence!

 

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Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX - $105,000 - $150,000

Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX
$105,000 - $150,000
Full-Time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity: Production Superintendent

Are you a driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We’re seeking a Production Superintendent to lead and inspire teams in a 24-hour manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring product quality, efficient resource management, and the growth and development of our employees.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will also play a critical role in supporting corporate goals, maintaining safety standards, troubleshooting challenges, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to step into a plant management role during leadership absences.

What You’ll Do:

  • Champion Safety: Drive safety excellence by aiming for zero OSHA incidents and lost time accidents.

  • Lead Quality & Efficiency: Oversee manufacturing processes, ensure finished products meet exacting standards, and optimize raw material use.

  • Inspire Teams: Manage and develop a diverse team of supervisors, engineers, technicians, and union employees, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.

  • Drive Results: Plan and schedule operations to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and control costs.

  • Innovate Solutions: Identify, diagnose, and solve process challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Ensure Compliance: Uphold all company policies, financial regulations, and environmental standards.

  • Collaborate Strategically: Partner with plant leadership to meet production goals and align with long-term operational objectives.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.

  • Leadership Expertise: Proven ability to lead large teams, including 10 supervisors, 2 process engineers, 1 process technician, and approximately 360 union employees.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: A track record of diagnosing and resolving operational issues effectively.

  • Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster partnerships at all organizational levels.

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with occasional exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, and physical demands.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

 

 

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