Plant Manager; Broussard, LA

Overview

The Plant Manager oversees all daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high-quality standards. This role involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership to drive operational excellence, foster employee development, and achieve company goals.

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose, or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop plant staff, creating a culture of accountability, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
  • Manage recruitment, retention, evaluation, and training of shop employees.
  • Build strong relationships with employees and promote unity by collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Production & Operations Management
  • Oversee all plant operations, including production, maintenance, and quality control, to ensure efficient workflows.
  • Meet production schedules with daily tasks completed on time, in full, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Implement policies for inventory control, equipment maintenance, and fleet operation.
  • Increase operational efficiency by improving processes and reducing waste.
  • Develop, implement, and manage safety policies to promote a safety-first culture.
• Planning & Performance Metrics
  • Develop the plant budget and manage operations within financial targets.
  • Set goals through long- and short-term planning, aligned with the company's annual optimization plan.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, costs, and safety.
  • Analyze production reports and other metrics to improve operations.
• Customer & Quality Focus
  • Ensure all products meet quality standards and exceed customer expectations.
  • Address product troubleshooting in the field as needed.
  • Maintain open communication with departments like sales, logistics, and engineering to align operations with customer needs.

• bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years in manufacturing operations with at least 3 years in a management role (for a manager). Supervisory experience considered for a lower-level position.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High character, trust, and performance orientation aligned with company core values.

• Majority of functions are completed in the manufacturing plant environment, with periodic office work required.
• Walking, standing, bending, talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands to operate tools and equipment necessary for the job.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.