Plant Manager
Founded in 1999, Specialty Herd Solutions is a fast-growing leader in the dairy industry, delivering comprehensive animal care through premium products, innovative equipment, and reliable bulk delivery. We are looking for a customer-focused professional who takes ownership, leads with integrity, and collaborates selflessly to support our clients' success.
The Role
As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of plant operations, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, transportation/ logistics, and inventory management. This “hands-on” role ensures efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations while being a part of and developing a high-performing workforce and driving a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Your Impact
Operations & Production
- Participate in and lead daily plant operations to meet production, quality, safety, and cost objectives
- Optimize batch processes, reduce waste, and troubleshoot off-spec products
- Develop, implement, and standardize SOPs and best practices across production
- Monitor and achieve production KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and applicable regulatory requirements
- Lead safety programs including PPE, LOTO, confined space, hazard communication, and spill response
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Support and lead audits, inspections, PHAs, and MOCs
Quality & Chemical Management
- Oversee product quality, testing standards, and documentation accuracy
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for quality issues
- Ensure proper chemical handling, storage, compatibility, and disposal practices
Maintenance & Reliability
- Oversee equipment reliability programs, including preventive maintenance and repairs
- Partner with maintenance teams to improve uptime and reduce failures (MTBF)
- Ensure proper inspection processes and equipment standards are maintained
Logistics & Inventory
- Manage material flow, inventory accuracy, and warehouse operations
- Design and implement efficient inventory strategies (FIFO/FEFO)
- Ensure accurate shipping, receiving, and documentation processes
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations including driver qualifications, hours of service (HOS), vehicle inspections, and recordkeeping
Leadership & Team Development
- Hire, coach, and develop plant personnel
- Establish performance expectations and accountability measures
- Build bench strength and succession planning for key roles
- Foster collaboration across departments (EHS, QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain)
Continuous Improvement
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements
- Lead cost-saving initiatives and productivity enhancements
- Utilize data to drive decision-making and operational strategy
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises production, operations, logistics and/or support staff
- Responsible for performance management, training, and disciplinary actions
- Leads cross-functional coordination across plant functions