Plant Manager

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we build high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world.

If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is rapidly growing and revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a results-oriented and strategic-thinking Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing team in Everett, WA. The Plant Manager will be responsible for directing each production department at the factory. The successful candidate will possess strong production planning and scheduling skills, ensuring each department operates at peak efficiency to meet production goals. The candidate will also have experience in steel fabrication and directing crew members through the fabrication process.

The Plant Manager must be able to read and understand shop drawings and welding procedures. As a key member of the factory leadership team, the Plant Manager will lead department foremen, overseeing the entire production process to deliver high-quality structures to our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and execute comprehensive production schedules and activities for the factory
• Utilize the ERP production planning tools and methodologies to meet production requirements
• Establish, maintain, monitor, and execute production milestones on-time and within budget
• Work closely with Project Managers to align production schedules with customer delivery deadlines
• Monitor and manage resource allocation across departments to navigate shared resource constraints
• Plan and allocate resources to maintain consistent workflow and flatten production peaks and valleys
• Directly manage and lead production department foremen, removing roadblocks and challenges
• Assess and optimize department capacities to maximize utilization and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with department supervisors and quality team to maintain rigorous quality measures
• Mitigate production disruptions and make proactive adjustments to production plans and schedules
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team, fostering their professional growth and development
• Lead by example, demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to quality, and adherence to safety
• Additional tasks to include reviewing contracts and job budgets, completing weekly reporting requirements, and facilitating daily production meetings
• · Other duties and responsibilities as required

• Proven experience as a Production Manager, Plant Manager or similar role within a manufacturing setting
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and capacity analysis
• Leadership experience with direct reports, preferably overseeing department supervisors
• Track record of meeting production goals and delivering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills
• Ability to analyze and optimize production processes
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in an ERP system for production planning and scheduling
• Familiarity with quality control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with structural steel is preferred
• Familiarity with 3D software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD is preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
This position requires moderate physical activity in a manufacturing and office environment. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee will divide their time seated at a computer desk and walking on the factory floor. Walking extended distances from location to location in the factory complex and meeting with people…