Job Description

Title: Plant Manager – Small Operations

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Pay: $100–$120k DOE

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k)

We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee and optimize a tortilla manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about ensuring production excellence, safety, and authenticity in food manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production, packaging, maintenance, sanitation, receiving, and shipping.
• Champion safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Manage plant budgets and drive cost-control initiatives.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction).
• Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors and production leads.
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs (OEE, efficiency, uptime) to drive improvements.
• Foster employee engagement through clear communication and regular team meetings.
• Ensure products consistently meet company quality and authenticity standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production data analysis tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

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