🌾 Plant Manager – Liquid Feed Supplements | Northeast Oklahoma

Ready to take the reins of a facility and drive operations forward? A top-tier global manufacturer of liquid feed supplements is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations at their northeast Oklahoma facility. With the current Plant Manager preparing for retirement, this is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with full P&L responsibility and a direct impact on safety, quality, and profitability.

This site runs a Monday–Friday operation (closed weekends!) and produces bulk and medicated liquid feeds. The right candidate will manage a small but efficient team, collaborate across departments, and oversee everything from daily production to long-term capital planning.

🏭 What You’ll Be Doing:

Leadership & Culture

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure environmental responsibility across the facility.
• Lead and support a team of 5 plant operators—providing direction, accountability, and development.
• Act as the liaison between operations and EHS, Production, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and HR teams.
• Manage the full plant P&L, budgeting, and cost control to meet corporate targets.

Operational Oversight

• Maintain assets and oversee capital improvements and construction projects.
• Coordinate inventory management, plant scheduling, logistics, and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise plant truck and rail distribution activities; manage related vendor and service contracts.
• Oversee environmental permitting, safety audits, testing, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Ensure plant documentation is timely and accurate—production, inventory, and compliance reports.

Strategic & Customer-Focused

• Maintain and grow customer relationships with a focus on quality and service standards.
• Monitor technology trends and regulatory changes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement and enforce company policies related to safety, compliance, and performance.
• Support the professional growth of your team with clear goals and development plans.

🧠 What You Bring:

• Experience:
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in agriculture, bulk liquids, chemical processing, fertilizer, terminal ops, or food manufacturing.
• Deep familiarity with plant maintenance and equipment such as boilers, blenders, compressors, and loading racks.
• Experience handling truckload and rail operations is a strong plus.
• Education & Technical Knowledge:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (engineering or related field).
• Skilled in budgeting, reporting, and workforce planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, inventory control systems, and automation software.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communicator and problem solver with the ability to lead across all levels of the organization.
• Confident in negotiations, managing vendor relationships, and navigating regulatory agencies.
• Physical Requirements:
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of manual handling, working at heights, in confined spaces, and on ladders/platforms.
• Comfortable operating forklifts and working near chemicals/hazardous substances.

💰 Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $80K–$100K base + 10% bonus
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and more
• 401(k): Employer-matched retirement contributions
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
• EOE | No sponsorship available

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make your mark in the feed supplement industry, this is your moment. Take charge of a plant that values safety, innovation, and integrity—apply now and help shape the future of animal nutrition!

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