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Irca Group

Plant Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL

Food Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as ...

Eagle Rock Concrete

Plant Manager

Zebulon, NC

Plant Manager Locations: Zebulon, North Carolina Industry Leading Benefits : Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition ...

Irca Group

Plant Manager

Charleston, WV · On-site

Food Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as ...

Silvi Concrete Products

Plant Manager

Zebulon, NC

Plant Manager Locations: Zebulon, North Carolina Industry Leading Benefits : Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition ...

Irca Group

Plant Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL

Food Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as ...

Alinabal, LLC

Plant Manager

Milford, CT · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Plant Manager REPORTS TO: VP of Operations DEPARTMENT: Position Summary: The Plant Manager serves ... weekends based on production demands and operational needs. * Travel: Minimal travel may be ...

Eagle Rock Concrete

Plant Manager

Franklinton, NC · On-site

Plant Manager Locations: Franklinton, North Carolina Industry Leading Benefits : Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition ...

The Sterling Choice

Plant Manager

Omaha, NE

$120K - $140K/yr

Plant Manager Food Manufacturing | Growth Environment | Omaha Area Some Plant Manager roles are about maintaining stability. This one is about helping build what comes next. We're partnered with a ...

CorDx

Plant Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Plant Manager will lead a team of staff, optimize production processes, and contribute to achieving organizational goals. Responsibilities: * Operational Management: Oversee daily plant ...

Trinity Technology Solutions

Plant Manager

Center, TX · On-site

$163K - $215K/yr

Plant Manager III Location: Center, TX Industry: Manufacturing / Mechanical (Poultry Processing) Salary: USD $163,000 - $215,000 / year Position Summary: The Plant Manager III oversees all operations ...

Eagle Rock Concrete

Plant Manager

Zebulon, NC · On-site

Plant Manager Locations: Zebulon, North Carolina Industry Leading Benefits : Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition ...

Eagle Rock Concrete

Plant Manager

Franklinton, NC

Plant Manager Locations: Franklinton, North Carolina Industry Leading Benefits : Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition ...

MKB

Plant Manager

Deshler, OH · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Key Responsibilities of a Plant Manager at MKB include: Operations Management: * Oversee daily plant operations to ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality products * Manage ...

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GD Energy Products

Plant Manager

Conroe, TX · On-site

Plant Manager Department: Branch and Plant Manager Employment Type: Full Time Location: Conroe, TX Reporting To: Jeff Conley Description GD Energy Products - New Name, Same Legacy The company you ...

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How much do weekend plant manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend plant manager in the United States is $116,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Plant Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Plant Manager, you need strong leadership, operations management experience, and a background in industrial or manufacturing environments, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with manufacturing software (such as ERP systems), safety regulations, and lean manufacturing principles is typically required. Excellent decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring efficient plant operations, maintaining safety standards, and achieving production targets during weekend shifts.

What are some unique challenges faced by a Weekend Plant Manager compared to weekday management roles?

Weekend Plant Managers often oversee operations with a leaner staff and may encounter unexpected issues without immediate support from weekday management or specialized teams. They need to make quick decisions, troubleshoot equipment or process problems, and ensure productivity targets are met while maintaining safety standards. Strong communication is essential, as they frequently coordinate with off-shift supervisors and relay key updates to weekday management. This role is ideal for individuals who are resourceful, independent, and comfortable leading teams during non-traditional hours.

What are Weekend Plant Managers?

Weekend Plant Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the operations of a manufacturing plant or facility during weekend shifts. Their duties typically include managing staff, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining safety standards, and handling any operational issues that arise outside regular weekday hours. They play a crucial role in ensuring continuous production and addressing any challenges that may occur when senior management is not present. Weekend Plant Managers often coordinate with weekday managers to maintain consistency and efficiency in plant operations.

What is the difference between Weekend Plant Manager vs Weekend Production Supervisor?

AspectWeekend Plant ManagerWeekend Production Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field; management experience preferredOften requires a high school diploma or associate degree; some manufacturing or technical training
Work EnvironmentOversees entire plant operations during weekends, managing staff and ensuring safety and efficiencySupervises production line workers, monitors daily output, and enforces safety protocols
Industry UsageCommonly used in manufacturing, industrial, and processing plantsUsed in manufacturing, food production, and assembly facilities

The Weekend Plant Manager focuses on overall plant operations during weekends, including management and strategic oversight, while the Weekend Production Supervisor concentrates on supervising production activities and staff on the shop floor. Both roles require knowledge of safety standards and industry practices but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Plant Manager

Irca Group

Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Food Plant Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL
 
IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The company's core product offerings consist of chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and various other bakery and pastry ingredients.
Headquartered in Italy, IRCA was acquired by Advent International, a global private equity firm, in July 2022. The company has demonstrated a strong history of growth over the past decade. As part of its growth strategy, IRCA made two bolt-on acquisitions in 2022. They acquired Cesarin, a provider of candied fruits, and Anastasi, a supplier of pistachio ingredients. These acquisitions expanded IRCA's product portfolio and market reach.
 
More recently, IRCA acquired the leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target company focuses on high-value specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment. Their product range includes sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates, and fruit purees. This deal, successfully completed in March of 2023, is a transformative move for IRCA, establishing them as a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry.
 
With this acquisition, IRCA has a combined revenue of 1 billion in 2023 and a presence in 22 manufacturing facilities across Europe, the US, and Vietnam. This expanded manufacturing footprint and diversified product portfolio positions IRCA as a key player in the market, serving a wide range of customers in the bakery, pastry, and gelato sectors, as well as food manufacturers.
 
The Plant Manager is accountable for leading the overall operations at our plant located in Elk Grove Village, IL. The Plant Manager will build capability throughout the plant team to ensure the sustainable performance and growth of the site through capacity, resource, and talent planning in close partnership with relevant functional leaders. The Plant Manager will ensure strong collaboration with our various leaders throughout Irca Group and our commercial colleagues to connect with our overall manufacturing planning and performance. The Plant Manager will work to ensure that our plant teams are clear on our vision and our purpose, including clearly understanding how their roles and collective plant performance help contribute to us being our customers' most valued partner.
Key Responsibilities
  • Development of plant strategy, underpinned by a master schedule in line with growth plans and relevant manufacturing strategy
  • Lead a performance management and measurement discipline across the plant, with focused analysis of plan performance data, recognizing individual/team achievements, setting clear plans to address performance gaps, understanding trends and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Working with our manufacturing and broader functional leadership to ensure a connected view of plant priorities and connectivity to our EUM/commercial strategy, in line with customer segmentation criteria - ensuring a clear representation of plant perspectives, ideas and considerations needed to inform best decision making for the company
  • Work with manufacturing leadership to ensure that all plants are sharing best practice across the plant network, participating in our Plant Leadership community
  • Driving proactive resolution for areas that do/could potentially impact plant performance through partnering with the relevant function in IO (QSHE, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement)
  • Leading out on improvement of plant Organizational Health targets (including active & clearly communicated engagement plans across selected areas of priority)
  • Lead plant level productivity across areas of asset management, performance, and efficiencies in line with agreed business terms
  • Lead and embed a CI mindset across the plant, actively seeking improvements and efficiency of operations, demonstrating an ability and team encouragement to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead key change initiatives across the plant (and connect to plant master schedule), with required functional support e.g., automation, digital, sustainability etc.
  • Play an active part in New Product Development (NPD) processes in line with agreed ways of working, partnering with RDA and commercial as required to bring clarity to implications e.g., cost, service levels, OTIF etc.
Professional Skills & Education:
  • 8 + years of progressive experience in food manufacturing and plant operations at a leadership level
  • BA/BS/MS in Engineering, Business, Food Science preferred
  • Demonstrated success as a change agent & developing/implementing continuous improvement initiatives and accountability programs
  • Strong hands-on leader who leads by example and actively engages in day - to -day operational challenges.
  • Demonstrated success assessing, developing, and retaining top talent
  • Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance
  • Financial analysis acumen and experience maintaining budgets or capital spend
  • Ability to deliver business result 
  • Fluent in verbal and written English required. Ability to verbally communicate in Spanish is requiried. 
  • Proven ability to lead direct and in direct reports
  • Strategic Thinking, Managing Change, Critical Thinking, Continuous Cost Focus, Technical Expertise, Influence and Delivery of Sustainable Results
  • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across various departments, including financial, supply chain, sales and commercial entities, and seniority level leaders
  • Strong People leadership skills
  • Ability to coach and develop the work force
  • Multi-tasking, organizational and time management expertise
$190,000 - $205,000 a year
Why Join Us:
Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.
 
Annual Salary Base Range of $190K-$205K for Employees Located in Illinois. 
The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is for Illinois employees as Irca group is required by Illinois State Law to post pay rates. Irca group reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Irca group conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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