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JonnyPops

Director of Manufacturing

Elk River, MN · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Ensure exceptional plant performance as measured by: * Human & Food Safety * Attainment * Scrap * Labor $/Pop and Overhead $/Pop * Manufacturing & Production Leadership * Own 24/7 manufacturing ...

Sportech Inc.

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Elk River, MN · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending ... Serve as the technical authority for plant-floor OT systems and partner with IT to translate ...

Sportech, LLC

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Elk River, MN · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending ... Serve as the technical authority for plant-floor OT systems and partner with IT to translate ...

Sportech

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Elk River, MN · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending ... Serve as the technical authority for plant-floor OT systems and partner with IT to translate ...

Vireo Health

Cultivation Technician

Monticello, MN · On-site

$19.92/hr

... cultivation labor tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Supervisor/Lead What you've ... Knowledge of plant tracking software * Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching

Minnesota Careers

Plumber

Oak Park, MN · On-site

$34.16 - $39.66/hr

Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME * FLSA Status : Nonexempt * ... Facility or plant maintenance experience as a Journey-level Plumber * At least two years of ...

MNL

Warehouse & Fulfillment Supervisor

Foley, MN · On-site

$34/hr

Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration ... Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and workflow to maintain throughput during changing demand ...

Remmele

Operations Manager

Big Lake, MN · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Provide leadership at the plant level in support of the Apprenticeship Program, ensuring the ... Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for plant laborer in Foley, MN is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Plant Laborer vs Equipment Operator?

AspectPlant LaborerEquipment Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma; OSHA safety training; sometimes certifications for specific equipment
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, factories, plantsConstruction sites, industrial facilities, plants
Job DutiesAssisting with materials, cleaning, basic maintenanceOperating machinery like bulldozers, cranes, forklifts
Industry UsageCommon in construction, manufacturing, utilitiesCommon in construction, mining, utilities

While both roles work in industrial settings, Plant Laborers perform manual tasks and assist with site preparation, whereas Equipment Operators handle machinery operation. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Plant Laborer job openings in Foley, MN as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,446 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Director of Manufacturing

JonnyPops

Elk River, MN • On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact every day-from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We are a high-growth, values-driven organization built on operational excellence, disciplined execution, and people who care deeply about doing things the right way.
Job Summary
The Director of Manufacturing is a senior operations leader responsible for end-to-end manufacturing performance at JonnyPops. This role owns 24/7 production execution, safety, repairs & maintenance priorities, and people leadership, while building the systems, standard work, and leadership capability required to scale.
This leader integrates people, process, and equipment to deliver safe, high-quality, efficient production that supports brand growth, seasonal demand, and long-term capacity plans-operating both in the business and on the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure exceptional plant performance as measured by:
    • Human & Food Safety
    • Attainment
    • Scrap
    • Labor $/Pop and Overhead $/Pop
  • Manufacturing & Production Leadership
    • Own 24/7 manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality output
    • Establish, document, maintain, and sustain standard work for critical manufacturing processes
    • Generate and lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reliability, and efficiency
    • Leverages production and operating data and other inputs to direct the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
  • Quality & Food Safety
    • Partner closely with Quality department to embed food safety and quality systems into daily operations
    • Reinforce quality as a nonnegotiable operating discipline
  • Safety & Compliance
    • Create and sustain a strong safety culture across all shifts and teams
    • Ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards
    • Proactively address hazards, near misses, and incidents with corrective actions
    • Consistently create safety awareness among all employees to prevent safety incidents and achieve company safety goals
  • Maintenance Leadership and Engineering Partnership
    • Develop and manage R&M/Engineering priorities to ensure proper maintenance of the physical plant and equipment for quality and food safety, line up-time, and production efficiency.
    • Own preventative maintenance execution and downtime reduction strategies
    • Partner with Engineering to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
  • People Leadership & Talent Development
    • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and managers to build a high performing manufacturing team
    • Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork between all plant operations team members
    • Ensure clear expectations, accountability, and performance management
    • Foster engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement at all levels
    • Hire, develop, and retain talent aligned with JonnyPops values
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
    • Effectively partner with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams
    • Provide operational input on new products, scale up feasibility, and commercialization
  • Financial & Operational Discipline
    • Manage manufacturing budget and operating costs
    • Monitor labor, material, and overhead efficiency
    • Use metrics and scorecards to drive fact based decisions and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelors (or equivalent experience) in Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Operations or related field.

Experience & Skills:
  • 7+ years of food manufacturing experience preferably in wet food / dairy products.
  • Demonstrated experience working with LEAN Manufacturing Principles.
  • Working mechanical knowledge of equipment.
  • Must be familiar with GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and QC standards required in a foods packaging environment.
  • Experience hiring, leading and developing an effective production team.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Proven experience maintaining or implementing metrics to measure and manage performance.
  • Effective written communication and presentation skills. Ability to influence up, down and across organization levels.
  • Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
  • Strong planning and prioritization skills.
  • Adaptable, resilient, flexible, fast-paced/sense of urgency.
Food Safety Requirements:
  • Ensure all frozen novelty products meet established safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, HACCP, USDA).
  • Partner with Quality leadership to develop and implement quality control protocols, inspection procedures, and corrective actions to maintain product excellence.
  • Participate in regular audits and inspections of production facilities, addressing issues proactively.

Expected Pay Range:
$150,000 - $180,000 annual salary
Employees may be eligible for additional incentive/bonus programs*
JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:
  • Medical/Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA
  • FSA
  • DCFSA
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • FTO/PTO
  • EAP Programs
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Sick & Safe Leave
  • 401k
  • Company Sponsored Meal Plan

* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.

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