Plant Manager (NE)
Golden Hippo · Seward, NE
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Golden Hippo (industrial) in Seward, NE.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nebraska plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live production postings in Nebraska.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- EHS / safety 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Golden Hippo
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Preferred Qualifications
(Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- ✓High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing or related field preferred
- ✓10+ years of leadership within a manufacturing environment
- ✓Strong background in lean manufacturing
- ✓Prior experience in pet food or food manufacturing
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We’re Looking For A Plant Manager
Location: Seward, NE
What You’ll Be Doing
- •Oversee and manage the production process at the Seward facility to operate within budget and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- •Monitor and review daily production performance to ensure operations meet performance standards, making adjustments or improvements as needed
- •Create and share regular reports with management, providing status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing departments, and opportunities for efficiency improvement
- •Maintain a strong safety mindset and thorough understanding of safety guidelines and protocols; enforce those guidelines and protocols with managers and employees
- •Foster a high quality standing by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adherence to all food safety and quality standards, guidelines, processes and initiatives
- •Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to identify cost saving opportunities and see those opportunities through to implementation in partnership with other departments and stakeholders
- •Manage Production and Sanitation leaders and teams in a way that fosters accountability, autonomy, performance and career development
- •Analyze current production processes and equipment and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- •Partner closely with other departments including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Accounting and HR to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges to the production area(s) as they arise
- •Provide leadership support and assistance to Production and Sanitation leaders for employee or performance related challenges
- •Coach and mentor strong performers, providing development opportunities to prepare employees for future roles and opportunities
Golden Perks & Benefits
- •Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- •Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
6 paid sick and mental health days , an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- •We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions , ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- •Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
Tuition reimbursement program , which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
Company events , like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
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