Plant Operations Manager – Dairy Facility | Northeast Wisconsin A well-established, family-run dairy manufacturer with a strong reputation and over 50 years of success is looking to add an experienced operations leader to their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on being present on the production floor, building strong employee relationships, and driving performance across all areas of plant operations—including manufacturing, efficiency, inventory, safety, maintenance, transportation, capital projects, and the facility budget.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee full scope of plant operations: production, maintenance, logistics, and budget
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards Lead capital projects and implement process improvements
Analyze performance metrics to optimize output and reduce costs
Partner with senior leadership on long-term strategic planning
Champion employee development, morale, and operational excellence
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in plant leadership within the dairy or food manufacturing industry
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Strong skills in communication, performance management, and team development
Experience with plant engineering, maintenance, and lean manufacturing preferred
Hands-on leadership style with a strategic mindset
Bachelor’s degree preferred
This is a critical leadership hire and the company is moving quickly. They are highly selective, but open to interviewing as soon as the right candidate is identified. For more information, contact me at yaretzy.cantu@gogpac.comKeywords: dairy, manufacturing, production, Wisconsin, plant manager, active search , recruiting , food industry, leadership, family owned business, family operated,
