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Plant Manager

Kinsa Group

Shreveport, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Capital Equipment, Capital Project, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Food Production, Food Safety, Forecasting, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Organic Food Production, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Supply Chain, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Total Productive Maintenance, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
1 day ago
Plant Manager - Shreveport Area, Louisiana (Onsite)

About Our Client:

Our client is a growing food manufacturer specializing in premium dough-based products for national and regional private label customers. With an expanding customer base, growing SKU portfolio, and plans for future capacity growth, the company is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead site operations, strengthen performance, and help scale the business for the next phase of growth.

What Our Client Offers:
  • Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000
  • Bonus Opportunity: 20%
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Program
  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (grossed up) to assist with relocation expenses
  • Significant leadership visibility and influence within the organization
  • Opportunity to shape operations during an exciting growth phase
What You'll Do:

As the Plant Manager, you will serve as the senior operational leader for the facility, responsible for driving safety, quality, production, maintenance, employee engagement, and overall plant performance. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing teams, solving problems, and creating accountability throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are achieved
  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing operations team while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Drive operational excellence through the effective use of KPIs, performance metrics, and root cause problem-solving
  • Monitor labor, yields, downtime, costs, and operational efficiencies to improve overall plant performance
  • Partner with Quality and Maintenance leadership to ensure food safety, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance
  • Lead efforts to improve throughput, reduce waste, optimize processes, and increase operational efficiency
  • Support capital projects, equipment improvements, and future capacity expansion initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, food safety programs, environmental standards, and company policies
  • Serve as a visible, floor-oriented leader who actively engages with employees and supports a positive workplace culture
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive food manufacturing leadership experience
  • 3-5 years of Plant Manager experience with full operational responsibility strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of food safety systems including HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience leading manufacturing operations through KPI management, continuous improvement, and team development
  • Proven ability to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and employee engagement
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasting, capital projects, and operational performance metrics
  • Knowledge of SQF, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Operational Excellence, or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus
  • Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the production floor

This opportunity is ideal for a plant leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and making a direct impact within a growing food manufacturing organization.

Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com

About the Company

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Kinsa Group

Kinsa Group – Leading National Recruiters for the Food & Beverage Industry.

For over 30 years, Kinsa has connected talented professionals, managers and executives with leading food/beverage employers throughout the US and around the globe. Focusing on the disciplines of Sales, Marketing, Food Science, Supply Chain, Operations and Food Safety, Kinsa is uniquely positioned to match professionals with opportunities that best suit their skills and expertise.

There’s an ideal out there, and Kinsa is committed to helping you find it.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
WEBSITE
http://www.kinsa.com/

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