Plant Manager - Bilingual

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Executive/ Management Job Number: 50223669 Compensation: $100000-120000 / year

Job Description

 
Plant Manager - Small Operations 
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Pay Rate:$100-$120k BOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K  

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Plant Manager to lead and optimize our Indianapolis tortilla manufacturing facility. This critical leadership role will ensure operations consistently reflect our company’s tradition of uncompromising quality, safety, and authentic production methods.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations across production, packaging, maintenance, sanitation, receiving, and shipping, ensuring volume, quality, and schedule goals are achieved.
  • Enforce and champion safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor plant budgets, supporting the annual planning process and cost-control initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction) to elevate efficiency, safety, and quality.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports (supervisors, production leads) by setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews, and fostering growth.
  • Analyze operational data (OEE, uptime, efficiency) to identify gaps and implement improvement strategies.
  • Act as a visible leader, communicating plant objectives, holding regular team meetings, and promoting employee engagement.
  • Ensure production meets company standards of quality and authenticity (e.g., whole-kernel corn tortillas, no preservatives).
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record in safety and Lean practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with production systems and data analysis tools.
  • Ability to balance uncompromising quality standards with cost, efficiency, and safety.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Alicia Alexander

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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