Plant Manager Metal Fabrication & Engineered Manufacturing

Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operation in Sarepta, Louisiana. You will set the direction for all plant operations and drive measurable gains in productivity, quality, safety, and profitability. You will also build a strong, engaged workforce. The right candidate has a proven record of running manufacturing operations, motivating teams, and keeping quality standards high in a fast-paced, engineered-product environment.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for plant operations.
• Build a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel at all levels.

• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and customer commitments are consistently met.
• Monitor operational performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Analyze plant KPIs and metrics to guide data-driven business decisions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that eliminate waste and increase operational effectiveness.

• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and senior leadership to achieve business objectives.

• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development.

• Manage plant budgets, labor resources, and operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations, including OSHA standards.

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong track record leading production teams and manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated success managing plant performance, productivity, quality, and employee engagement
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and operational best practices
• Experience managing budgets, labor resources, and operational costs
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop and motivate teams while building a positive, accountable culture
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

• Prior experience as a Plant Manager
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methods
• Experience leading multi-functional manufacturing operations
• Background in metal fabrication, industrial equipment manufacturing, welding, or engineered-to-order (ETO) environments

• Base salary of $130,000 – $160,000, based on experience
• Quarterly revenue-based bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package