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Amazing opportunity to join the leadership team at a growing food manufacturing company!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Matt TassoniAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $185,000 - $220,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client is an industry leader in the food manufacturing spaceWhy join us?MedicalDentalVisionPTOBonusRetirement planning with matchand more!Job DetailsJob Responsibilities:Site & People Leadership Lead manufacturing operations across both Wisconsin facilities, aligning execution to safety, quality, service, cost, and culture objectives Build and align a high-performing site leadership team with clear expectations, structure, and accountability Drive performance through others"”setting standards for leadership behavior, decision-making, and communication Foster a culture of engagement, discipline, and continuous improvement across all levels and shifts Ensure leadership consistency and shared expectations across both locationsSite Execution & Alignment Lead the coordination of all site activities to ensure seamless execution across functions that impact safety, quality, service, and cost Ensure strong collaboration with Supply Chain, Quality, and other functional partners while maintaining full accountability for operational readiness and execution Drive alignment of priorities, planning, and decision-making across both facilities to eliminate silos and deliver unified performanceContinuous Improvement & Cost Optimization Drive efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar systems to sustain improvements and scale operational best practices Optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization to improve margins and support growthSafety, Compliance & Operational Resilience Champion a culture of safety excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance and behavioral ownership of safety at all levels Lead plant-level safety accountability systems and reinforce leadership visibility on the floor Serve as the escalation point for operational disruptions, labor issues, or site-level crises"”ensuring rapid recovery and alignmentCustomer Service & Growth Support Ensure sites are operationally positioned to meet service expectations, fill rate goals, and customer responsiveness Support execution of new product introductions, capital investments, and capacity changes in partnership with functional leaders Align plant operations with long-term business growth plans while delivering on current service and quality commitmentsEducation and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing; food or dairy industry strongly preferred Demonstrated success leading plant-level teams in fast-paced, complex production environmentsRequired Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to lead through others in cross-functional environments Expertise in production systems, planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement methodologies Strategic thinking with the ability to translate high-level goals into plant-level execution plans Skilled in building structure, discipline, and consistent operating systems across locations or departments Clear, confident communicator with strong presence at all levels"”from frontline to executive leadership Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Physical Requirements: Ability to move throughout a manufacturing environment, including walking production floors, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods as needed Occasional need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with plant safety protocols Frequent use of a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment Must be able to travel between plant locations within Wisconsin as requiredInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.