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As the Plant Manager, you will development of site strategies to support the overall company goals and objectives of the plant operations for our 400+ employee manufacturing facility located in Brookings, SD. This role is responsible for executing the strategy that delivers the operational efficiency necessary to maintain high-quality standards, enhance safety measures, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and provides fuel for our Positive Associate Relations (PAR) culture.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and Develop Teams: Provide coaching to frontline leaders and staff
encourage engagement, communication, and collaboration
Champion Safety: Lead safety programs, enforce compliance, and cultivate a zero‑incident culture
Drive KPI Achievement: Oversee plant performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity metrics
Support Positive Employee Relations: Partner closely with HR
maintain open communication, fairness, and a strong team culture
Build Strong Relationships: Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, senior leadership, suppliers, and community partners
Oversee Daily Operations: Ensure smooth and efficient production, resource planning, and equipment reliability
Requirements:
BS Degree in Engineering
Manufacturing or Industrial preferred
8 years’ experience in manufacturing leadership
Experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Deep understanding of how to balance the focus on continuous improvement with safety, health, and environmental business requirements in a manufacturing environment
Ability to balance the strategic and hands-on requirements in manufacturing environments
Proven experience managing manufacturing operations of similar scale (300+ employees or equivalent complexity)
Strong knowledge of safety leadership, KPI management, and LEAN/continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams
Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills
Nice to have:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
What we offer:
robust health plans
a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
product discounts
flexible time off benefits
adoption benefits
more
numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging
annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan