Plant Manager

Land O’Lakes is a $14-billion farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative working to overcome the world's greatest food challenges. We are a globally recognized Fortune 250 company headquartered in Arden Hills, Minn., just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and presence in 60 countries around the world. Join Land O’Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork. We’re a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative. While benefits can vary by location and role, most offer: • Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability insurance • Retirement savings plan and profit-sharing plan, both with company match • Paid time off and paid holidays, plus paid benefits for maternity and parental leaves Plant Manager The plant manager is responsible for the safe and efficient performance of all aspects of plant operations. This position will provide a proactive problem-solving approach and must think strategically while contributing to the efficient, systematic and profitable operation. The position will provide overall leadership, support and direction to their team. Is responsible for implementing strategies to reduce cost and improve efficiencies, while maintaining quality in an environment that supports continuous improvement. This position must maintain strong relationships with employees, the community and customers. This position will have 8-10 direct reports. Responsibilities: Provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees in an environmentally sound manner by ensuring the execution of pertinent regulations, fair enforcement of the policies and procedures and initiating safety, health and environmental audits of the work place. Provide oversight to the safety facility audits, safety meetings and the safety committee. Ensure all regulatory standards are maintained. Serve as focal point for community relations. Provides leadership and business knowledge to support the company’s objectives. Is responsible for the profit and loss statement for the facility. Monitory operations of the facility to ensure business profitability. Take appropriate actions to maintain the facility equipment. Create a learning environment and proactively lead continuous improvement initiatives. Build and maintain strong business relationships that provide growth within the company. Maintain excellent customer service and improve work strategies that strengthen our business expertise. Lead all departments at the plant in supporting business objectives. Act as the main focal point for HR to support business objectives, create a positive work environment and maintain excellent employee relationships. Encourage open communications by providing necessary information through dialogue and mentoring processes. Participate in additional roles and projects that enhances job position and expertise. Other duties as assigned. Required Experience: Degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, Manufacturing (strongly preferred) or equivalent experience 5 years chemical or industrial manufacturing leadership experience Ability to interpret financial accounting information Excellent communication and negotiating skills Proficient skills with spreadsheets, email and Microsoft Office Programs Familiarity with training in emergency response and incident commander responsibilities Knowledgeable with general industry OSHA and EPA regulations Preferred Experience: Direct work experience with EPA reporting Previous work experience with chemical manufacturing The Salary range for this role may be between $84,760 - $105,000 (Salary will be based on experience). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Land O'Lakes endeavors to make Landolakesinc.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.

Salary : $14 - $84,760