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Spherion is seeking a driven and experienced Plant Manager to lead a facility operations and support it's mission of continuous improvement, safety, and productivity. This is a direct hire opportunity in the Opelousas, LA area!
... The Plant Manager will oversee daily plant operations, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and values cross-functional teamwork.

Annual Salary: $68-$72; DOE

Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
Motivate and guide teams to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Align team efforts with company goals and initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between plant personnel, senior leadership, and external partners.
Ensure clear and effective communication at all levels.

Operational Excellence
Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient facility.
Prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines and production targets.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety.

Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Make informed decisions under pressure, particularly during production issues or unexpected downtime.
Identify process bottlenecks and develop solutions quickly and effectively.

Technical & Production Oversight
Understand packaging and distribution workflows, equipment operations, and material handling.
Monitor product and packaging quality, implementing corrective measures when needed.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management
Assist with inventory oversight, ensuring timely material deliveries and waste minimization.

Compliance & Safety
Enforce company safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Support the implementation of safety initiatives across the plant.

Maintenance Management
Facilitate and track all maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
Schedule and ensure completion of preventative maintenance tasks.

Financial Awareness
Collaborate with the Operations Manager to support annual plant budgeting.
Monitor plant costs and help identify variances and corrective actions.

Performance Tracking
Participate in management reviews to analyze KPIs, recognize trends, and drive improvements.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Proven experience in plant, operations, or production management (3+ years preferred)
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes
Knowledge of quality control, safety protocols, and inventory systems
Proficient with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and make sound decisions


Apply online: www.spherion.com
RESUME REQUIRED

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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Spherion is seeking a driven and experienced Plant Manager to lead a facility operations and support it's mission of continuous improvement, safety, and productivity. This is a direct hire opportunity in the Opelousas, LA area!

The Plant Manager will oversee daily plant operations, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and values cross-functional teamwork.

Annual Salary: $68-$72; DOE

Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
Motivate and guide teams to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Align team efforts with company goals and initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between plant personnel, senior leadership, and external partners.
Ensure clear and effective communication at all levels.

Operational Excellence
Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient facility.
Prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines and production targets.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety.
... Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Make informed decisions under pressure, particularly during production issues or unexpected downtime.
Identify process bottlenecks and develop solutions quickly and effectively.

Technical & Production Oversight
Understand packaging and distribution workflows, equipment operations, and material handling.
Monitor product and packaging quality, implementing corrective measures when needed.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management
Assist with inventory oversight, ensuring timely material deliveries and waste minimization.

Compliance & Safety
Enforce company safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Support the implementation of safety initiatives across the plant.

Maintenance Management
Facilitate and track all maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
Schedule and ensure completion of preventative maintenance tasks.

Financial Awareness
Collaborate with the Operations Manager to support annual plant budgeting.
Monitor plant costs and help identify variances and corrective actions.

Performance Tracking
Participate in management reviews to analyze KPIs, recognize trends, and drive improvements.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Proven experience in plant, operations, or production management (3+ years preferred)
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes
Knowledge of quality control, safety protocols, and inventory systems
Proficient with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and make sound decisions


Apply online: www.spherion.com
RESUME REQUIRED

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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Leadership & Team DevelopmentMotivate and guide teams to foster a positive and productive work environment.Align team efforts with company goals and initiatives.Communication & CollaborationServe as a key liaison between plant personnel, senior leadership, and external partners.Ensure clear and effective communication at all levels.Operational ExcellenceMaintain an organized, clean, and efficient facility.Prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines and production targets.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety.Decision-Making & Problem-SolvingMake informed decisions under pressure, particularly during production issues or unexpected downtime.Identify process bottlenecks and develop solutions quickly and effectively.Technical & Production OversightUnderstand packaging and distribution workflows, equipment operations, and material handling.Monitor product and packaging quality, implementing corrective measures when needed.Inventory & Supply Chain ManagementAssist with inventory oversight, ensuring timely material deliveries and waste minimization.Compliance & SafetyEnforce company safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.Support the implementation of safety initiatives across the plant.Maintenance ManagementFacilitate and track all maintenance activities through the CMMS system.Schedule and ensure completion of preventative maintenance tasks.Financial AwarenessCollaborate with the Operations Manager to support annual plant budgeting.Monitor plant costs and help identify variances and corrective actions.Performance TrackingParticipate in management reviews to analyze KPIs, recognize trends, and drive improvements.

experience

4-7 years

skills

Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus

qualifications

Qualifications:Proven experience in plant, operations, or production management (3+ years preferred)Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skillsTechnical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processesKnowledge of quality control, safety protocols, and inventory systemsProficient with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work under pressure, solve problems, and make sound decisions

education

Bachelors

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