Manufacturing Plant Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience managing both a production facility and a team. They should be able to analyze each step of the manufacturing process and make effective use of resources to deliver desired outcomes. The candidate will also have an ability to follow safety and compliance guidelines diligently in order to create a healthy work environment for all employees.

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of a fast‑paced, high‑volume, 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role ensures uninterrupted operations across all shifts while driving safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and employee engagement. As the senior on‑site leader, the Plant Manager aligns plant performance with business objectives and fosters a culture of accountability, urgency, and operational excellence.

• Lead and oversee fast‑paced 24/7 manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, throughput, and consistency
• Ensure production plans meet customer demand, delivery targets, and inventory objectives
• Balance labor, materials, and equipment utilization across multiple shifts
• Drive consistent execution of standard work, escalation protocols, and shift handoffs
• Rapidly identify and remove constraints in a high‑output manufacturing environment
• Work closely and collaboratively with all departments and with personnel at all levels

• Own site‑wide safety performance and regulatory compliance
• Promote a proactive safety culture in a continuous‑operation environment
• Ensure product quality meets internal specifications and customer requirements
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety, quality, or downtime events
• Maintain compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory audits

• Build and develop a leadership team capable of operating in a fast‑paced, 24/7 environment
• Ensure strong supervision, communication, and engagement across all shifts
• Establish succession plans for critical operational roles
• Partner with HR on staffing, performance management, and employee relations
• Set clear expectations while reinforcing accountability, urgency, and teamwork
• Prioritize cross training and upskilling
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and cost per unit
• Lead kaizen events and structured problem‑solving activities
• Develop and manage the plant operating budget
• Make recommendations for enhancements and improvements related to systems, personnel, policies and practices.
• Take ownership of labor costs and work to minimize overtime

• Ensure equipment reliability to support non‑stop production
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Support capital planning and equipment upgrades that improve safety and throughput

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to administer progressive discipline and corrective action as necessary

• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications
• Experience in time‑sensitive or high‑output manufacturing environments
• Experience with SAP

• Factory environment
• Open availability for off‑shift, weekend, and emergency support as needed
• Frequent presence on the production floor