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Old Souls Farm

Plant Manager

Old Souls Farm, Saint Paris, Ohio, United States

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$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr OSF Plant Manager Job Description

Job Title

Plant Manager

Department

Administration

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Type

Full-time

Salary (year/hour)

$110,000 - $120,000

Reports To

Nick Kaczkowski

Travel Required?

On occasion

Location

Old Souls Farms – Site 1

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Plant Manager (PM) plays a key leadership role in overseeing all aspects of plant operations. This position requires a broad set of technical, managerial, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient production, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with operational goals and budgets. A major focus will be on production scheduling, customer communication, and workforce alignment with production demand.

Supervisory Responsibilities?

Yes

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee all plant manufacturing operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Hire, train, and develop departmental personnel. Organize and manage work schedules across teams. Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations. Handle disciplinary actions in partnership with Human Resources; participate in employee terminations in accordance with company policy. Develop talent at all levels of the plant to ensure a strong leadership pipeline. Act as a change agent to inspire and influence team members toward continuous improvement. Directly supervise at least 5 department leads or managers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Balance customer needs with optimal workflow and production schedules. Ensure department efficiency, quality, and productivity while upholding best practices. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production issues. Report performance to senior leadership; recommend and implement strategic improvements. Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies related to product quality. Align plant quality goals with broader business objectives. Drive Lean / Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies. Resolve production bottlenecks and downtime using structured problem-solving techniques. Lead the production team in meeting weekly, monthly, and annual targets. Collaborate effectively with Human Resources, Engineering, and Quality Control. Monitor and manage key metrics: On-Time Delivery (OTD), Direct Labor Efficiency, Productivity %, etc.

Qualifications

Proven ability to manage complex projects and identify operational inefficiencies. Experience leading multiple departments or cross-functional teams. Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. Capable of resolving quality issues promptly and effectively. Self-motivated and adaptable in fast-paced environments. Able to make informed, rapid decisions under pressure. Ability to work with multi-cultural workforce. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Education and Experience

5-6 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Lean/six sigma certification or practitioner status preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; must demonstrate strong Excel capability. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Seniority level

Seniority level Director Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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