Plant Manager
Summary
As the Plant Manager, you will lead the overall performance and continued growth of our Tipton manufacturing facility, overseeing a team of approximately 90 employees. This is a stable, high-performing plant entering a scaling phase, where your focus will be to build on a strong safety foundation while increasing production capacity, improving quality, and driving operational efficiency.
You will play a critical role in advancing plant performance by being highly visible on the shop floor, engaging a diverse workforce, and driving accountability through strong leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices. Success in this role means delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and throughput while sustaining a culture of engagement and accountability.
Compensation:
Base Salary range: $140k-$165k, plus an annual bonus
Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
- Champion a safety-first culture with a strong, visible presence on the plant floor
- Build on an already strong safety foundation and further strengthen proactive safety engagement
- Lead incident prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Drive employee accountability and ownership for safety performance
Quality Excellence
- Improve product quality and reduce quality escapes while scaling production
- Implement structured problem-solving practices to address quality issues
- Reinforce a culture of accountability for product integrity at all levels
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, engage, and influence a diverse workforce of approximately 90 employees
- Build a culture of accountability where performance gaps are addressed directly
- Develop leaders and employees through coaching, expectations setting, and feedback
- Foster a results-oriented, high-performance culture
Operational Excellence & Productivity
- Drive production growth and increased output targets
- Improve throughput, efficiency, and schedule adherence
- Apply strong problem-solving capabilities in an environment without a mature CI program
- Lead execution through hands-on leadership and daily management practices
- Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials
Financial & Performance Ownership
- Contribute to cost control and financial decision-making with strong business acumen
- Support capital project implementation and operational improvements
- Drive performance against key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Strategic & Growth Leadership
- Support plant scaling initiatives while maintaining operational stability
- Build on an already strong foundation rather than leading a turnaround
- Partner cross-functionally to support growth and operational priorities
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operational environments
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and hold employees accountable
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently
- Experience working in hands-on, floor-based leadership roles with high visibility
- Demonstrated career progression and strong tenure
- Computer literacy and ability to work within operational systems
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment undergoing growth or scaling
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
Leadership Profile & Success Factors
- Results-oriented and highly motivated, with a strong focus on execution
- Comfortable addressing issues directly and holding teams accountable
- Ability to influence and engage a diverse workforce
- Hands-on leader who is highly visible on the plant floor
- Self-sufficient with strong critical thinking and decision-making ability
- Ability to balance safety, quality, and productivity in a growth environment
Benefits in Joining Mattr
Why Join Mattr?
- Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
- 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
- Attractive incentive bonus plans
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Wellness incentives
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)