HiFyve is hiring a Plant Manager in the Food & Beverage manufacturing industry in Richmond, IN!

Salary: $150,000–$195,000 plus 20% bonus

Shift: Full-Time

Location: Richmond, IN (relocation available)

Benefits: Full benefits package

Position Overview

Leads daily operations at a large, multi-line food and beverage facility, overseeing production, safety, quality, maintenance, staffing, and continuous improvement. Prior plant management required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations including production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics.
• Drive safety, SQF, food safety, and regulatory compliance across all departments.
• Oversee recruiting, staffing, training, and leadership development for a team of 3–4 direct reports and ~260 total employees.
• Set production priorities, manage scheduling, and ensure efficient use of labor and equipment.
• Lead CI/Lean initiatives and manage KPI performance in safety, quality, cost, and throughput.
• Review operational reports to ensure compliance and resolve nonconformities.
• Manage plant budgets and capital projects; contribute to annual operating plans.
• Maintain strong union relationships and ensure consistent application of policies.
• Build strong culture, employee engagement, and leadership alignment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years operations experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 5+ years experience as a Plant Manager required.
• Strongly prefer experience in union environments.
• Aseptic/ESL processing experience highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, build culture, and drive operational excellence.