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Plant Manager

Manage all aspects of complex manufacturing operations.

A plant manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a grain milling facility’s operation, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production that meets quality and safety standards. This involves managing plant staff functions, including human resources, finance, and engineering, and collaborating with other departments to achieve company-wide objectives. The plant manager also plays a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the plant.

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Career Responsibilities

  • Personnel management, including functional managers who directly supervise employees in Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Finance, Procurement, Material and Production Planning, Sanitation, Human Resources, Warehouse and Engineering
  • Oversee the recruitment and training of new employees, including planning, assigning and directing work, and appraising performance
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
  • Personally demonstrate a commitment to food and human safety

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Business Management, or Industrial Technology)
  • Master’s degree can be an advantage
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Project Management, Six Sigma) are beneficial
  • Extensive experience in milling operations or a related industry
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Companies

Grain Milling Companies

    ADM logo with green leaf design
    Ardent Mills logo, company brand symbol.
    Bartlett a Savage Company logo
    Bay State Milling logo, trusted ingredients family.
    Bunge logo with blue text on black background.
    Whole Foods Market logo with green leaf design.
    Dakota Growers Pasta Co. logo
    Dakota MB logo with stylized wheat design
    G.S. Dunn Dry Mustard Millers logo
    General Mills logo with heart symbol.
    Harinas Elizondo logo with knight and shield
    P&H Milling Group logo emblem.
    Howson & Howson Limited logo, red letter H with wheat.
    J.M. Smucker Co logo with colorful leaf design
    Kellogg's logo
    King Milling Company logo with red crown
    Knappen Milling Co. logo with wheat design.
    Manildra Group logo, Australian owned company
    Mennel logo with yellow underline
    Miller Milling Company logo
    MOLSA logo
    Mondelez International logo
    NAMILCO logo with windmill design
    National Flour Mills logo with wheat design
    New Life Mills logo
    White stylized logo on red circular background
    North Dakota Mill logo, Quality Millers since 1922
    P&H Milling Group logo emblem.
    Pizzey Ingredients logo design
    Quaker Oats logo with man in hat.
    Rank Hovis logo with wheat design
    Riceland logo
    Sakai Spice logo with yellow background
    Shawnee Milling Company logo
    Siemer Milling Company logo, established 1882
    Smucker's brand logo with curved banner
    Star of the West Milling Co. logo
    Viterra logo