• South Carolina
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a high-performing Plant Manager to lead all aspects of operations at a large-scale industrial facility. This is a critical leadership role requiring full ownership of plant performance, team development, and strategic execution.


    Responsibilities:

    • Lead day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, safety, environmental compliance, and team performance.
    • Own and manage the full P&L; drive financial accountability across departments.
    • Ensure the site meets or exceeds performance targets aligned with corporate KPIs.
    • Direct capital and operating budgets, with oversight of a significant annual maintenance spend.
    • Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or other proven systems.
    • Build a culture of excellence through hiring, coaching, and team development.
    • Oversee proactive equipment care and reliability planning.
    • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
    • Serve as the site’s public-facing leader in community engagement efforts.


    Qualifications & Experience:

    • 5–10 years of senior-level plant or facility operations leadership.
    • Strong background in industrial sectors such as mining, aggregates, materials, or chemicals.
    • Experience managing capital projects and overseeing large maintenance budgets.
    • Proven ownership of P&L for a full-site operation.


    Skills & Competencies:

    • Expert-level understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
    • Six Sigma familiarity or certification is a plus.
    • High mechanical aptitude; familiarity with large-scale processing equipment.
    • Excellent leadership presence — confident, communicative, and accountable.
    • Proficiency with budgeting, KPIs, and ERP platforms.


    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related technical field strongly preferred.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Carolina

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Capital Budgetingunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Mining Industryunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
    • Six Sigma Championunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched

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