Sterling Engineering
Job Description
Plant Manager - Small Operations
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Pay Rate :$100-$120k BOE
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Plant Manager to lead and optimize our Indianapolis tortilla manufacturing facility. This critical leadership role will ensure operations consistently reflect our company's tradition of uncompromising quality, safety, and authentic production methods.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Oversee daily operations across production, packaging, maintenance, sanitation, receiving, and shipping, ensuring volume, quality, and schedule goals are achieved. Enforce and champion safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility. Develop, manage, and monitor plant budgets, supporting the annual planning process and cost-control initiatives. Drive continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction) to elevate efficiency, safety, and quality. Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports (supervisors, production leads) by setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews, and fostering growth. Analyze operational data (OEE, uptime, efficiency) to identify gaps and implement improvement strategies. Act as a visible leader, communicating plant objectives, holding regular team meetings, and promoting employee engagement. Ensure production meets company standards of quality and authenticity (e.g., whole-kernel corn tortillas, no preservatives). Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record in safety and Lean practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with production systems and data analysis tools. Ability to balance uncompromising quality standards with cost, efficiency, and safety. Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alicia Alexander
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Plant Manager - Small Operations
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Pay Rate :$100-$120k BOE
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Plant Manager to lead and optimize our Indianapolis tortilla manufacturing facility. This critical leadership role will ensure operations consistently reflect our company's tradition of uncompromising quality, safety, and authentic production methods.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Oversee daily operations across production, packaging, maintenance, sanitation, receiving, and shipping, ensuring volume, quality, and schedule goals are achieved. Enforce and champion safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility. Develop, manage, and monitor plant budgets, supporting the annual planning process and cost-control initiatives. Drive continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction) to elevate efficiency, safety, and quality. Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports (supervisors, production leads) by setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews, and fostering growth. Analyze operational data (OEE, uptime, efficiency) to identify gaps and implement improvement strategies. Act as a visible leader, communicating plant objectives, holding regular team meetings, and promoting employee engagement. Ensure production meets company standards of quality and authenticity (e.g., whole-kernel corn tortillas, no preservatives). Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record in safety and Lean practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with production systems and data analysis tools. Ability to balance uncompromising quality standards with cost, efficiency, and safety. Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alicia Alexander
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.