What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Director position at Platinum Recruiting Group?
Plant Manager – Iowa
- Location : Des Moines, IA
- Compensation : $170K–$190K base 25% bonus, 15% LTI (3-year vesting)
- Team : 400 employees, 5 direct reports
- Industry : Food & Beverage | CPG | Manufacturing
Are you a seasoned Operations Leader with a passion for driving efficiency, safety, and culture in a high-performing food manufacturing environment?
We’re seeking a Plant Manager to lead a large-scale, unionized facility in a high speed packaging environment.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this role will oversee Packaging, Distribution, Production, Technical Services, and Safety—driving performance in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
What We’re Looking For :
15 years total experience, with at least 8 years in operations leadership
Proven success leading a large plant (2 years minimum)
Food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing background (Required)
Union experience (Required)
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies
Salary : $170,000 - $190,000