Are you a proven leader in feed manufacturing ready to step into a flagship role with a national organization? Our client—a well-established feed manufacturer with Multiple locations across the U.S.—is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead their premier facility, a site that sets the standard for excellence across the organization.
This is not just another plant leadership role. This facility regularly hosts customer tours, operates under elevated quality and safety standards, and serves as a model for best practices company-wide.
As Plant Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the company’s flagship manufacturing site. You’ll lead a high-performing team, ensure exceptional product quality, and drive operational excellence while maintaining a customer-ready facility at all times.
Provide strong, visible leadership to plant operations, production, quality, safety, and maintenance teams
Maintain best-in-class feed manufacturing standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements
Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, quality, and cost control
Ensure the facility is consistently tour-ready, reflecting the company’s brand and commitment to excellence
Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership and hourly teams
5+ years of management experience within a national feed manufacturing company
Expert-level knowledge of feed manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated ability to lead teams to higher standards and measurable performance improvements
Strong communication and leadership presence, comfortable engaging with customers and executives
Proven track record of accountability, safety leadership, and operational excellence
Salary: $125,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) + Retirement, PTO
Relocation assistance available
If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!
Keywords: Feed, Manufacturing, Plant, Manager, Facility, Operations, Food, Livestock, Cattle, Beef, Dairy, Ag, Agriculture, Production, Food Processing, Mill, flour, Grain, Superintendent
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
