Plant Manager

Overview

Lead a multi-shift manufacturing facility of approximately 150 employees. Responsible for overall plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial results. Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and leadership development while ensuring customer commitments are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations, including production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and logistics
• Ensure achievement of production targets, on-time delivery, operational goals, and P&L objectives
• Monitor and improve plant performance using KPIs and operational metrics
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a strong safety, quality, and compliance culture
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to improve operational performance
• Manage budgets, cost control, and overall plant financial performance
• Develop and mentor leadership teams, supporting workforce planning and succession planning
• Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, procurement, and commercial operations to align manufacturing priorities and capacity planning

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience
• Progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a plant operations environment
• Strong leadership, team-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skill
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and operational performance management
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Demonstrated success leading plant operations, safety programs, and financial performance
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing experience