Plant Manager at Movement Search & Delivery Harrisonburg, VA

Plant Manager job at Movement Search & Delivery. Harrisonburg, VA.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a high-volume, fast-paced metals manufacturing facility
. This role is responsible for all aspects of plant operations, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, logistics, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, employee engagement, and cost control in a high-output, precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all daily plant operations and ensure alignment with corporate goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Oversee a cross-functional team including production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and logistics.
• Drive a culture of safety-first and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, scrap rates, throughput, downtime, and customer delivery performance.
• Manage production scheduling and labor resources to meet demand while minimizing overtime and waste.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, etc.).
• Ensure proper maintenance of machinery and facilities, including preventative and predictive programs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and process issues.
• Develop and manage the plant budget, including cost control and capital expenditures.
• Foster a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and performance.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and corporate leadership to support new product launches and capacity planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing management, with at least 5 years in a metals or high-volume production environment
  .
• Strong knowledge of metal forming, machining, casting, stamping, or fabrication processes.
• Demonstrated experience implementing LEAN
  , Six Sigma, and continuous improvement systems.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing analytics tools.