Job Description
Plant Manager
Location: Oxford, MS
Travel: 25% annually
Compensation: $110,000–$130,000 base + ~20% bonus
Company Overview:
Our client is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated manufacturer serving the regenerative and sustainable farming sectors. Headquartered in the Southeast, the company operates five facilities across the U.S. and Canada and is pursuing an aggressive M&A strategy to expand capabilities and control raw material sourcing.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will begin by leading and stabilizing operations at the Oxford plant, where they will oversee a full-scale, 24/7, high-volume manufacturing operation.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned operations leader with plant-level experience, strong multi-shift management skills, and the ability to scale systems and teams across multiple facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day operations at the Oxford facility, overseeing 3 shifts and high-volume production across 20+ SKUs
* Drive a turnaround effort focused on safety, quality, on-time delivery, labor utilization, and plant organization
* Establish lean manufacturing practices and enforce standard operating procedures across production, R&D/lab, logistics, and maintenance
* Build, coach, and hold accountable a diverse team of supervisors, leads, and hourly employees (~150 across all sites)
* Partner cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, finance, supply chain, procurement, and quality teams to drive site performance
* Support integration of future acquisitions into the operational footprint, ensuring alignment without sacrificing independence
* Lead plant-level Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) meetings to align supply with demand
* Manage plant budgets, resource planning, and labor costs in partnership with corporate finance
* Ensure site-level compliance with safety, environmental, and internal quality standards
* Represent operations leadership in executive meetings and corporate reviews
* Uphold company values and promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and growth
Required Qualifications:
* 10+ years of experience in plant operations or production leadership roles
* Experience managing multi-shift, 24/7 manufacturing operations with high employee counts
* Background in agricultural, chemical, or industrial manufacturing environments
* Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving operational turnarounds or scale-ups
* Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance metrics
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and align teams across facilities
* Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Business, or related field
* Up to 25% annual travel.
Benefits:
* 401k contribution match
* PTO
* Medical, Dental, and Vision
* Relocation assistance
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