Plant Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to provide overall leadership, drive operational excellence, and oversee all aspects of a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient production while leading continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining quality standards, and developing high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate has experience in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environments and can effectively balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while aligning plant operations with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead all plant operations, including production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and materials management.
- Execute production schedules to meet customer deadlines in an Engineer-to-Order manufacturing environment.
- Partner with leadership to align operational strategy with business objectives.
Continuous Improvement
- Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including:
- 5S
- Standardization
- Visual Management
- Process Flow
- Line Balancing
- Value Stream Mapping
- Root Cause Analysis
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
- Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze operational metrics to support data-driven decision making.
- Support capital planning and equipment investments.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability.
- Lead incident investigations and corrective actions to reduce workplace risks.
Quality & Production Excellence
- Maintain quality standards throughout manufacturing operations.
- Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve production challenges.
- Monitor key performance indicators including:
- Productivity
- Scrap
- Rework
- On-time delivery
Strategic Planning
- Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term operational planning.
- Evaluate new technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
- Support workforce planning, hiring, training, and succession planning.
Budget & Cost Control
- Develop and manage operational budgets.
- Monitor labor efficiency and operating expenses.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Make strategic decisions regarding staffing, maintenance, and equipment investments.
Leadership & Team Development
- Coach, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams.
- Establish performance expectations and accountability.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
Desired Leadership Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Customer Focus
- Results Orientation
- Effective Communication
- Initiative & Accountability
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Leadership Influence
- Conflict Resolution
- Learning Agility
- Self-Awareness
- Coaching & Employee Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Lead and develop multiple levels of manufacturing leadership.
- Provide coaching, performance management, and operational direction for plant personnel.