Top 660 Development manager Jobs in Iowa City, Ia

Plant Operations Manager- Farmers Creamery
Farmers Creamery —Wellman, IA
- 7 years
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Commercial Sales and Development Manager
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- Full-time
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Contracts and Risk Manager
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Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
Pete and Gerrys Organics LLC —Kalona, IA
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Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association —Iowa City, IA
- $53,000 - $61,500 a year
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General Manager in Waiting (Traveling Leadership Role)
Pizza Ranch - Iowa City —Iowa City, IA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
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Regional Sales & Customer Service Manager
DW PRODUCTS —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Full-time
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Commissioning Manager
M. A. Mortenson Company —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $125,600 - $188,400 a year
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Construction Manager - Utility Infrastructure
ENGIE —Iowa City, IA
- $77,100 - $118,220 a year
- Full-time
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Manager Retail Branch
GreenState Credit Union —Cedar Rapids, IA
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QA Manager
Alpla Inc. —Iowa City, IA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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- Paid holidays
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Clinical Manager
New Leaf Wellness —North Liberty, IA
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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District Sales Manager
Colonial Life —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
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- Mid-level
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Area Manager
ServiceMaster by Rice —Iowa City, IA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
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General & Assistant Restaurant Manager
Panera Bread of Iowa —Iowa City, IA
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
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Business Development Manager
Quality Care —Coralville, IA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
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Senior Project Manager, Data Centers
Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Fuel card
Senior Project Manager - Data Centers
Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Construction site
- Writing skills
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- Fuel card

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Plant Operations Manager- Farmers Creamery

Farmers Creamery -
Wellman, IA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Food quality maintenance
Plant management
Succession planning
Operational analysis
Dairy goods production
Performance improvement leadership
7 years
Bachelor's degree in food science
Food safety management
Production data analysis
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry
Food processing
Food processing plant experience
Coaching
Operations coordination planning
Operations transformation
Production safety compliance
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
Metrics Reporting
Food sanitation practices
Trend analysis
Bachelor's degree in agriculture
Leadership development
Change management
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Bachelor's degree in engineering

Full Job Description

Open Gates Group, based near Kalona, IA, is a family of companies dedicated to the growth and manufacturing of local dairy products. What began as a single creamery has grown into 11 businesses that source, produce, and deliver high-quality Midwestern products to over 3,500 stores nationwide. Our unique organic milk comes from grass-fed cows on small family farms, pasteurized at the lowest legal temperature, non-homogenized, and verified regenerative through Land to Market- which means that our cows are grazed in a way that enhances the environment, rather than harming it. We’re looking for a hands-on Plant Operations Manager to lead our dairy production manufacturing efforts at Farmers Creamery.

SUMMARY

The Plant Operations Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all daily production plant operations, while driving performance through strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. In partnership with operations leaders and cross-functional teams, this role fosters a safe and high-performing manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products that meet customer expectations. This position is highly visible on the production floor and requires a leader who can develop people, solve problems in real time, and translate operational data into actionable improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Development

Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for plant operations.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams to build a strong leadership pipeline.
Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
Conduct regular coaching conversations, performance feedback, and development planning.
Ensure staffing, training, and team structure support operational goals.
Promote a positive, team-oriented environment that reinforces safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Operations Management

Oversee all daily plant operations, including production and manufacturing activities.
Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently to meet customer demand and business objectives.
Monitor operations to ensure adherence to plant and corporate procedures.
Maintain high standards for safety, efficiency, and product consistency.
Increase production asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs.

Food Safety & Quality

Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions at all times.
Ensure compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements (GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, FDA, USDA, Organic).
Reinforce a strong food safety culture across all teams.
Investigate quality or compliance issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Performance Metrics & Analytics

Develop, track, and analyze key production KPIs (e.g., yield, throughput, downtime, labor efficiency, quality metrics).
Translate operational data into insights that drive performance improvements.
Establish standards for performance and accountability across teams.
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities using data-driven analysis.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

Identify and implement strategies to improve plant performance and exceed KPIs.
Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving initiatives.
Monitor operations to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implement sustainable solutions.
Drive process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
Support and lead change initiatives, including new processes, equipment, or technologies.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and HR.
Communicate clear expectations, goals, and performance updates across all levels of the organization.
Align operational priorities with broader business objectives.
Lead regular production meetings focused on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in dairy, food manufacturing, or fluid processing environments.
Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance (GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, FDA, USDA).
Proven ability to lead teams, develop people, and drive operational results.
Demonstrated experience with KPI development, performance metrics, and data analysis.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.
Excellent communication and leadership presence with the ability to influence across teams.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent presence on the production floor.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as needed.
Exposure to production environments, including cold temperatures, humidity, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Strong, engaged teams with clear accountability and development pathways
Measurable improvements in key production KPIs
Reduced downtime, waste, and inefficiencies
Consistent delivery of safe, high-quality products
A culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

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development manager jobs in iowa city, ia

Plant Operations Manager- Farmers Creamery

Commercial Sales and Development Manager

Contracts and Risk Manager

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager

Production Supervisor - Tipton

Fundraising Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's

General Manager in Waiting (Traveling Leadership Role)

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Commissioning Manager

Construction Manager - Utility Infrastructure

Manager Retail Branch

QA Manager

Clinical Manager

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General & Assistant Restaurant Manager

Business Development Manager

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