Plant Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced, high-performing Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operation as we continue to scale.

This is not a production supervisor or maintenance manager position. We are looking for a proven manufacturing leader who has successfully managed larger manufacturing facilities and can bring the leadership, systems, and operational discipline needed to take our company to the next level.

The Plant Manager will oversee Engineering and Manufacturing while ensuring work flows efficiently from engineering release through shipment. This individual will understand the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and will continually identify bottlenecks, balance manpower between departments, improve throughput, and build systems that allow the company to grow without increasing chaos.

Success in this role is measured by increasing throughput, developing people, improving operational systems, eliminating waste, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing Leadership

• Lead all daily manufacturing operations including Engineering, Production, Shipping, and Maintenance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to company quality standards.
• Proactively identify and eliminate operational issues before they impact production.
• Drive accountability throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Maintain a highly organized, efficient, and productive operation.

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

• Identify and manage manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Maximize overall plant throughput rather than individual department efficiency.
• Balance manpower between departments based on production demands.
• Ensure critical constraint resources remain productive.
• Continuously improve manufacturing flow and reduce production delays.
• Build scalable manufacturing systems capable of supporting future company growth.
• Develop standardized processes and best practices throughout manufacturing.
• Eliminate waste and improve efficiency in every department.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and use data to drive operational decisions.
• Continuously improve labor productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead through servant leadership by supporting, developing, and empowering employees.
• Develop supervisors, foremen, and future leaders within the organization.
• Coach employees through regular feedback, accountability, and mentorship.
• Build a culture of ownership, teamwork, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-train employees to improve flexibility throughout the plant.
• Identify high-potential employees and create development plans for advancement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top manufacturing talent.
• Hold employees accountable while treating everyone with fairness, consistency, and respect.

Production Planning

• Coordinate closely with Project Management, Engineering, Purchasing, and Executive Leadership.
• Ensure work enters production fully prepared and ready to build.
• Monitor production capacity and adjust manpower as workload changes.
• Prioritize work to maximize throughput and customer satisfaction.

Equipment & Facility

• Ensure all machinery is properly maintained and operating efficiently.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinate outside service providers as necessary.
• Recommend capital equipment investments that improve capacity or efficiency.

Quality

• Maintain exceptional quality standards throughout manufacturing.
• Reduce rework, warranty claims, and production errors.
• Investigate root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.

Safety

• Promote a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Lead ongoing safety improvements throughout the facility.

Performance Metrics

• Measure throughput, labor efficiency, quality, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.
• Present manufacturing performance and improvement initiatives to executive leadership.
• Use data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading larger…