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Production Plant Operations Manager Jobs in Kansas

Plant Manager

Liberal, KS

$200K - $260K/yr

Manage daily plant operations to meet production and quality targets * Monitor equipment/process ... performance to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, optimize yield * Lead plant safety culture and ...

Manage the day-to-day production plant operation activities at market center. Ensure processing takes place in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner. Activities to be managed include ...

... plant experience? If so, consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest Production Supervisor! In this ... Maintain open lines of communication between team members, management and executives. * Ensure that ...

The maintenance mechanic will report to the Plant Operation Manager What you'll do: * Perform preventative maintenance work. * Repair building and equipment. * Perform building and remodeling ...

The maintenance mechanic will report to the Plant Operation Manager What you'll do: * Perform preventative maintenance work. * Repair building and equipment. * Perform building and remodeling ...

... plant experience? If so, consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest Production Supervisor! In this ... Maintain open lines of communication between team members, management and executives. * Ensure that ...

... plant experience? If so, consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest Production Supervisor! In this ... Maintain open lines of communication between team members, management and executives. * Ensure that ...

... plant experience? If so, consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest Production Supervisor! In this ... Maintain open lines of communication between team members, management and executives. * Ensure that ...

... plant experience? If so, consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest Production Supervisor! In this ... Maintain open lines of communication between team members, management and executives. * Ensure that ...

... plant experience? If so, consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest Production Supervisor! In this ... Maintain open lines of communication between team members, management and executives. * Ensure that ...

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What does a production plant operations manager do?

A production plant operations manager oversees daily manufacturing activities, ensuring production processes run efficiently, safely, and within quality standards. They coordinate staff, manage resources, monitor performance metrics, and implement process improvements, often using tools like ERP systems. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of safety regulations are essential for this role.

What cities in Kansas are hiring for Production Plant Operations Manager jobs?

Cities in Kansas with the most Production Plant Operations Manager job openings:

Ethanol Plant Manager -- Biorefinery Operations

Liberal, KS

JCSI
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees

$200K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Ethanol Plant Manager — Biorefinery Operations

Location: Southwest Kansas (Liberal, KS area) — Relocation Assistance Provided

Salary Range: $200,000–$260,000 ($200,000 base + 20-30% bonus)

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Ethanol / Biorefinery / Renewable Fuels

Requirements at a Glance

  • Prior leadership experience running an ethanol production plant
  • 10+ years industrial or plant operations experience, including supervisory responsibility
  • Experience leading a lean-staffed site (small direct-report team, no heavy middle-management layer)
  • Strong safety, maintenance, and production systems background
  • Willing to relocate to southwest Kansas
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, not required

The Opportunity

A 110-million-gallon-per-year ethanol production facility is hiring a Plant Manager to lead daily operations for a ~50-person team through four direct reports (Production, Maintenance, Grain/Rail, Lab Managers).

Compensation: $200,000 base, 20–30% annual target bonus (total cash $240K–$260K+), full relocation package, full benefits (health, retirement, PTO).

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily plant operations to meet production and quality targets
  • Monitor equipment/process performance to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, optimize yield
  • Lead plant safety culture and ensure environmental/regulatory compliance
  • Coach and develop plant supervisors and shift leads
  • Set performance expectations; conduct evaluations
  • Partner with Maintenance leadership on preventive/corrective maintenance planning
  • Serve as the operational link between corporate leadership and plant staff
  • Manage plant budget (staffing, overtime, supplies, maintenance)
  • Own carbon intensity (CI) scoring and pathway management, coordinating with the commercial team

Qualifications

Required

  • Prior ethanol production plant leadership experience
  • 10+ years industrial/plant operations experience with supervisory responsibility
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
  • Valid driver's license; ability to travel occasionally

    Preferred

  • ICM plant technology experience
  • Carbon intensity (CI) scoring / pathway management familiarity
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Agriculture, or related field
  • Background in chemical processing, grain handling, milling, or biodiesel (secondary to ethanol experience, not a substitute for it)

This employer is an equal opportunity employer.