Plant Manager

Position Summary:

A manufacturer of heavy industrial components is looking for a new Plant Manager. This role is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of manufacturing operations within the facility.

The Plant Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all aspects of plant operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe production.
• Lead daily plant activities, ensuring alignment with output targets, quality benchmarks, and safety protocols.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations for delivery timelines and product standards.
• Design and implement operational strategies that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and uphold safety.
• Track performance metrics and take proactive steps to address inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
• Manage budgets and staffing levels to stay within the annual business plan.
• Drive initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness, increase throughput, and optimize resource utilization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across departments.

The Plant Manager should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or plant operations, including direct management of teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.