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We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of site operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance, and employee development.\nThis is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a close-knit manufacturing environment where leadership matters, employee engagement is valued, and continuous improvement is part of the culture. We're looking for a servant leader who is willing to roll up their sleeves, develop people, challenge the status quo, and drive measurable business results.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs Plant Manager, you will have full responsibility for the performance of the facility and will lead efforts to achieve world-class results in:\nSafety performance and employee engagement\nProduct quality and customer satisfaction\nOn-time delivery and schedule attainment\nCost control and operational efficiency\nMaintenance and facility reliability\nContinuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives\nYou will lead a team of supervisors and managers while partnering closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure the site consistently meets customer expectations and business objectives.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead daily plant operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved.\nDevelop, coach, and mentor supervisors and department leaders.\nFoster a culture built on accountability, trust, teamwork, and servant leadership.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 6S, and other operational excellence tools.\nMonitor and improve key performance metrics, including Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC).\nOversee production scheduling, capacity planning, labor utilization, and inventory management.\nEnsure maintenance programs support operational reliability and uptime.\nManage plant budgets, capital projects, labor expenses, and maintenance costs.\nConduct regular Gemba walks, safety reviews, audits, and performance discussions.\nEnsure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company safety standards.\nPartner with Supply Chain and Planning teams to support customer demand and on-time delivery goals.\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.\n10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.\nMinimum 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or comparable site leader.\nProven success leading salaried supervisors and managers in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.\nExperience working with ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling, inventory, and shop floor operations.\nStrong financial acumen with experience managing labor, maintenance, and capital budgets.\nKnowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing operations.\nWorking knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.\nExcellent communication and team leadership skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\nExperience leading operational turnarounds or transformational change initiatives.\nBackground in manufacturing environments involving assembly, metal fabrication, sheet metal, packaging, mechanical components, fasteners, or related industrial products.\nExperience driving cultural transformation and employee engagement initiatives.\nLeadership Profile\nThe successful candidate will be:\nA servant leader who develops people and builds strong teams.\nA culture builder capable of leading organizational change.\nA proactive problem solver who challenges convention and drives improvement.\nA leader who creates accountability rather than simply managing tasks.\nEqually comfortable on the production floor and in strategic planning discussions.\nFocused on measurable results while maintaining a people-first approach.\nWhy Join Us?\nOpportunity to lead a highly visible manufacturing operation.\nStrong support from executive leadership.\nCollaborative, team-oriented culture.\nAbility to drive operational improvements and leave a lasting impact.\nOpportunity to develop employees, strengthen culture, and improve business performance.\nIf you have a passion for manufacturing leadership, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply. 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