# Plant Manager

Hiring organization: [Dippin' Dots](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dippin-dots)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/09f280f4-be8a-4d05-9e16-87a02ea2006b

Listed on Dippin' Dots's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Paducah, KY

## Summary

This role leads all operations at a high-volume snack food manufacturing facility, managing production, quality, safety, and maintenance while driving profitability and continuous improvement. It suits an experienced manufacturing leader with a track record in food production who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution across a complex operation.

_Our summary, not Dippin' Dots's wording._

## Skills named

5S Methodology, Lean, Microsoft Office, SAP, Six Sigma

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field
- 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing
- Prior experience leading a plant or large production operation
- Proven track record in safety management and OSHA compliance
- Extensive experience managing food quality systems and GMP adherence
- Operational knowledge of manufacturing processes, maintenance, and engineering principles
- Experience managing budgets and cost performance
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma

## Nice to have

- Master's degree
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- Proficiency with enterprise systems such as SAP or JD Edwards

Apply on Dippin' Dots's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jjsnackfoods/jobs/5396696008