Manufacturing Plant Manager

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PLANT MANAGER

($80k-$115k)

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Plant Manager to lead daily operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring a safe workplace, improving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a challenging environment and is committed to continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for:

• A strong, hands-on leader who leads by example and motivates others to succeed.
• Results-oriented with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• A proactive problem-solver who can make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• An effective communicator who builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
• Accountable, adaptable, and focused on developing employees and achieving business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily plant operations, ensuring production, quality, safety, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and develop department managers, supervisors, and production teams to drive performance and accountability.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, on-time delivery, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental requirements.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demands while maintaining quality and delivery expectations.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and minimal production downtime.
• Manage plant budgets, labor utilization, staffing levels, and operational expenses.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Foster a culture of employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on staffing, training, performance management, and employee relations.
• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other departments to support overall business objectives.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding plant performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives.

SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including plant or operations management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage production operations, and achieve performance targets.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality control, and inventory management.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and drive improvements.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing labor and resources.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or manufacturing management systems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and make timely decisions.
• Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.