Plant Manager

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to lead overall manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, profitability, and continuous improvement. This individual will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across production, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and workforce management while fostering a collaborative culture built on accountability, respect, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within an engineered-to-order or industrial steel manufacturing environment, along with a proven ability to improve processes, optimize resources, and deliver measurable business results.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of plant operations, including safety, quality, production, maintenance, procurement, logistics, and cost management.
• Communicate a clear vision, strategy, and operational objectives for the facility.
• Develop and execute tactical business plans to support operational and financial goals.
• Set clear performance expectations and hold teams accountable for achieving results.
• Monitor plant performance and adjust priorities and resources as needed to meet customer demands.

• Oversee employee and plant safety while ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to established processes and protocols.
• Support quality control and testing requirements for manufactured products.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational performance.

• Develop and administer operating budgets and activities to maximize investments and improve efficiency.
• Oversee plant costs, resource allocation, and cost accounting activities.
• Support P&L management and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Optimize inventory, plant capacity, workflow, and process planning capabilities.

• Partner with maintenance teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate preventive maintenance and ensure equipment reliability.
• Oversee manufacturing operations involving steel fabrication processes and equipment.
• Maintain awareness of machinery and tools used in production, including plasma tables, saws, press brakes, welders, and CNC equipment.
• Support effective scheduling and staging of work to meet production and customer requirements.

• Identify and lead short- and long-term continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, efficiency, delivery performance, and process consistency.
• Streamline and standardize workflows to increase plant capacity and operational flexibility.
• Drive initiatives focused on manufacturing excellence and best-in-class performance.

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing plant workforce.
• Identify talent and take ownership of staffing, development, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on respect, empowerment, accountability, and results.
• Coordinate closely with project management, purchasing, engineering, and other departments to align resources and priorities.
• Provide leadership and direction for critical tasks and ensure work is completed effectively and on schedule.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing overall manufacturing or plant operations.
• Experience overseeing safety, quality, procurement, logistics, maintenance, budgeting, and operational performance.
• Strong background in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Experience in industrial steel manufacturing or steel fabrication is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing moderate to complex projects involving materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes, including cutting, fitting, welding, and related production activities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment such as plasma tables, saws, press brakes, welders, and CNC machinery.
• Strong understanding of quality control, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing testing processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications.

• Competitive salary range of $130,000 to $165,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• A key leadership role with responsibility for overall plant performance and operational strategy.
• The opportunity to lead safety, quality, production,…