Job Description
Title: Plant Manager – Small Operations
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Pay: $100–$120k DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k)
We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee and optimize a tortilla manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about ensuring production excellence, safety, and authenticity in food manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across production, packaging, maintenance, sanitation, receiving, and shipping.
- Champion safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance across the facility.
- Manage plant budgets and drive cost-control initiatives.
- Implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction).
- Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors and production leads.
- Monitor and analyze operational KPIs (OEE, efficiency, uptime) to drive improvements.
- Foster employee engagement through clear communication and regular team meetings.
- Ensure products consistently meet company quality and authenticity standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven success in driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production data analysis tools.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.