Plant Superintendent
LGI · Boone, IA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at LGI (industrial) in Boone, IA. Lead and develop manufacturing and maintenance teams.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live production postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 2+)
Typical $78k–$97k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 97%
- SAP 28%
- ✓ EHS / safety 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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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 LGI
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
Apply with someone vouching for you
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.
This plant: LGI in Boone
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor - APC · Reliability · Supervisor
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What You'll Do
- ◆Lead and develop manufacturing and maintenance teams
- ◆Drive operational performance across safety, quality, productivity, and cost
- ◆Support production planning and execution
- ◆Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement
- ◆Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, cGMP, and company standards
- ◆Partner with plant leadership to improve efficiency, reliability, and employee engagement
- ◆Support budgeting, capital projects, and operational initiatives
responsibilities
across operations, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement
- ◆Competitive compensation and benefits package
If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
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Proliant Health & Biologicals is seeking a Plant Superintendent to join our manufacturing leadership team in Boone, Iowa.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will lead daily plant operations with direct responsibility for Production Supervisors, the Maintenance Supervisor, and plant employees. The Plant Superintendent plays a critical role in driving safety, quality, productivity, employee development, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
What We're Looking For
- •5+ years of manufacturing experience
- •3+ years experience leading supervisors and frontline teams
- •Strong knowledge of production operations, maintenance coordination, and performance metrics
- •Experience in food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, agricultural processing, or other similarly regulated manufacturing environments required
- •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with proficiency in excel data analytics
Why Join PHB?
- •Key leadership role with significant impact on plant performance
- •Opportunity to develop people and shape culture
- •Collaborative and values-driven environment
- •Diverse