Production Manager / Plant Manager
Location: Weld County, CO
Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 Base Salary + Benefits
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Exempt
Lead Manufacturing Excellence in a High-Growth Processing Environment
Job Store Professional is seeking an experienced Production Manager / Plant Manager for a manufacturing client in Weld County, CO. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, technically minded operations professional with a strong engineering foundation and a passion for driving plant performance, operational efficiency, and team development.
This role will oversee day-to-day plant operations in a highly automated processing environment, with responsibility for production, safety, maintenance, inventory, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced manufacturing settings and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with an active presence on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Production Leadership
- Lead daily plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance.
- Develop and execute production schedules to maximize throughput, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor plant KPIs, including uptime, productivity, waste reduction, and operational performance metrics.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and drive manufacturing excellence.
Environmental, Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and industry regulatory standards.
- Serve as the primary plant liaison for inspections, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain safety procedures, environmental protocols, and audit readiness to support a strong culture of compliance and accountability.
- Lead proactive safety initiatives and reinforce best practices across the facility.
Engineering, Process Improvement & Maintenance
- Partner with engineering and technical teams to optimize manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and process efficiencies.
- Oversee preventative maintenance programs to maximize uptime and equipment performance.
- Promote an organized, lean manufacturing environment with strong housekeeping and 5S practices.
- Support process improvements through data analysis, troubleshooting, and operational problem-solving.
Inventory & Operational Planning
- Ensure inventory accuracy through effective cycle counts, inventory controls, and partnership with finance teams.
- Manage material planning and consumable inventory to support uninterrupted production while maintaining efficient storage utilization.
- Utilize ERP/MRP and maintenance systems to monitor operational performance and resource planning.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop frontline leadership and plant personnel to foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
- Conduct performance management, staffing assessments, and employee development initiatives.
- Create an environment centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field required.
- 6–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management capacity.
- Experience within regulated or process-driven manufacturing environments such as food & beverage, industrial processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, agricultural processing, or similar industries preferred.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, OSHA compliance, safety programs, and manufacturing best practices.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, CMMS platforms, Excel, and operational reporting tools.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on management style.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Direct hire leadership opportunity with a growing organization
- Highly visible role with strong operational ownership and influence
- Collaborative technical support team across engineering, maintenance, quality, and safety
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make an impact in a highly automated production environment, we’d love to connect.