Manufacturing Manager
Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Manufacturing Manager This role is part of our Omnium crop
protection manufacturing team serving Winfield United and toll
customers throughout the agricultural supply industry. The
Manufacturing Manager is responsible for providing strategic
leadership and operational oversight within the production facility
to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. This role manages staff
and technical processes, enforces environmental, health, and safety
standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to
maximize throughput and profitability while maintaining compliance
with company and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities of
this role: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) - Enforce company
environmental, health, and safety policies and ensure compliance
with all regulatory requirements. - Provide leadership and active
participation in process safety management programs. - Oversee
hazard analysis and process safety reviews for production-related
activities. - Ensure completion of pre-production startup reviews
and EHS-related pre-startup protocols across all departments. -
Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the
facility. Staffing & Leadership - Manage direct and temporary labor
to optimize throughput and minimize costs. - Ensure production
meets plant schedules and product specifications. - Instill
accountability and high performance through coaching, progressive
discipline, and performance reviews. - Cross-train employees to
enhance flexibility and responsiveness. - Maintain and update
production protocols per customer requirements. Technical & Process
Management - Collaborate with plant management and technical teams
to address operational and technical issues. - Allocate resources
for equipment or system changes driven by cost reduction, product
innovation, and inventory management strategies. - Ensure safe
introduction of new processes and products into the facility.
Operations & Continuous Improvement - Drive process performance
improvements to maximize profitability, increase throughput, and
reduce losses. - Develop and approve production procedures to
ensure quality and safety standards are met. - Control expenses and
minimize facility repair costs. - Serve as a liaison with customers
to ensure satisfaction and timely resolution of issues. - Prepare
and analyze weekly and monthly operational reports; maintain
accurate documentation of shift activities. Other Duties - Perform
additional responsibilities as assigned to support plant and
corporate objectives. Required Experience/Education: - High School
Diploma/GED - 5 years of supervisory/management experience in
processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive
leadership experience - Strong presentation, communication,
training, and interpersonal skills - Proven track record of
understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances -
Strong leadership experience Preferred Experience/Education: -
Bachelors Degree preferred in Animal Science, Industrial
Engineering, or related field or degree equivalent experience. -
Previous experience working as a team leader in a multi-faceted
team is highly desirable Preferred Competencies/Skills: - High
Speed Manufacturing experience - Demonstrated experience with
Continuous Improvement Processes and/or Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt -
Responsible for department costs to budget through effective
manpower planning, and scheduling. Hours/Shift: 1st shift, 7:00 AM
– 4:00 PM (Core Hours); this role may require hours outside of the
core hours, weekends or holidays as needed. Salary Range: $81,200 -
$121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment expect to be
hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. About
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer-
and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of
food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn,
and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a
broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your
best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes
and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
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