gpac
Job Description
Plant Manager - Food Manufacturing
Southern Wisconsin (Confidential) - Near
Madison, Janesville, Beloit, Monroe, Rockford IL $90,000 - $115,000
About the Role
A growing food manufacturing company in
Southern Wisconsin
is seeking a
Plant Manager . Open to either: An
experienced Plant Manager , or
A
motivated leader
ready to step into management with mentorship.
Dairy/cheese preferred. Food industry experience required. Smoked meats a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee
production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, logistics, and budgets
Ensure compliance with
safety, quality, and regulatory standards
(HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA)
Drive
capital projects and process improvements
Monitor KPIs to
reduce costs and improve output
Partner with leadership on
strategic initiatives
Champion
employee development and operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
5+ years in
food manufacturing leadership
(dairy/cheese strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of
food safety compliance
Hands-on leader who can
mentor, engage, and develop teams
Proven success with
continuous improvement and cost optimization
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary
$90K-$115K
Full
benefits package
(health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, holidays)
Career growth opportunities
We are scheduling interviews now! Send your confidential resume to Hillary Cooley at hillary.cooley@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.
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.
Plant Manager - Food Manufacturing
Southern Wisconsin (Confidential) - Near
Madison, Janesville, Beloit, Monroe, Rockford IL $90,000 - $115,000
About the Role
A growing food manufacturing company in
Southern Wisconsin
is seeking a
Plant Manager . Open to either: An
experienced Plant Manager , or
A
motivated leader
ready to step into management with mentorship.
Dairy/cheese preferred. Food industry experience required. Smoked meats a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee
production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, logistics, and budgets
Ensure compliance with
safety, quality, and regulatory standards
(HACCP, SQF, USDA, FDA)
Drive
capital projects and process improvements
Monitor KPIs to
reduce costs and improve output
Partner with leadership on
strategic initiatives
Champion
employee development and operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
5+ years in
food manufacturing leadership
(dairy/cheese strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of
food safety compliance
Hands-on leader who can
mentor, engage, and develop teams
Proven success with
continuous improvement and cost optimization
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary
$90K-$115K
Full
benefits package
(health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, holidays)
Career growth opportunities
We are scheduling interviews now! Send your confidential resume to Hillary Cooley at hillary.cooley@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.
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.