Plant Director - Holton
Holton, KS, US
Our No. 1 priority at Johnsonville is providing a safe work environment for every Member we employ. Our industry-leading safety record, coupled with the safety awards we’ve received, demonstrate this commitment. Members of our safety team maintain the safety of Johnsonville Members in our facilities, continuously finding new and better ways to do so. We’re also dedicated to producing only the highest-quality products for consumers worldwide to enjoy – ones we would be proud to serve at our own family table. Our quality team ensures Johnsonville meets or exceeds all standards set by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), of the US Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies. Our commitment to quality is unparalleled, thanks to the dedication of each quality team member.
Johnsonville, LLC
Plant Director - Holton
Position Overview:
Johnsonville is a leading food manufacturing company with multiple manufacturing facilities across various locations. We prioritize the safety of our members, our product quality and the growth and development of our members. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic manufacturing Plant Director to lead our Holton manufacturing facility who has a proven track record of creating an environment of ownership, fostering a culture of trust and achieving superlative results.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the performance and coaching of the Holton manufacturing facility
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration and accountability, empowering teams to take ownership of their work, pursue continuous improvement and achieve exceptional outcomes
- Establish clear performance expectations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consistently offering feedback and recognition to enhance member engagement and drive motivation
- Optimize operational processes and align standards of work, while enhancing manufacturing agility
- Provide coaching, mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members, fostering their growth and advancement within the organization
- Oversee safety, quality and compliance with regulatory requirements, instilling a strong sense of responsibility and integrity among all staff members
- Lead manufacturing Reliability Excellence initiatives and Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency
- Cultivate robust relationships with cross-functional teams and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment with overarching company strategy and objectives
- Lead regular communication channels to keep members informed, engaged, and connected across all plant locations, fostering a cohesive sense of belonging and unity within the organization
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, business, or related field, required; Master's Degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior operations leadership role with responsibility overseeing a sizable manufacturing facility with strong focus on superlative results and team leadership, required
- Minimum of 5 years of meat industry or food commodity experience preferred
- Proven track record of driving and sustaining meaningful, productive change that creates long-term value
- Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance and legal issues relevant in the industry
Skills and Competencies:
- Operate with transparency and unquestionable integrity and builds trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high performing teams through trust, collaboration, and empowerment
- Leads with confidence and has a motivating executive presence; has outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Strategic Thinking - Demonstrates a keen ability to think from the outside in
- High level of autonomy in planning, executing, and developing contingencies
- Demonstrated drive to achieve results and take calculated risks
- Confidently adapts and adjusts to changes and challenges while maintaining a positive outlook
- Record of cross-functional project management leadership
- Proficiency in utilizing data for informed decision-making and process optimization
Other Requirements:
- Flexibility to work across shifts as well as across departments
- Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
Date: June 2, 2025
Location: Holton, KS
Coach: Senior Director of Manufacturing
Member Status: Full Time, Salaried
Travel: Not a ton, less than 10% of your time
Reason for Posting: Member is leaving the organization
Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic, and tuition reimbursement!
About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
How to Apply:
External candidates apply at careers.johnsonville.com
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.