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Plant Manager

Job in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, 52772, USA
Listing for: MATTR
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 165000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 165000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Compensation

Base Salary range: $140k-$165k, plus an annual bonus

Responsibilities Safety Leadership
  • Champion a safety-first culture with a strong, visible presence on the plant floor
  • Build on an already strong safety foundation and further strengthen proactive safety engagement
  • Lead incident prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Drive employee accountability and ownership for safety performance
Quality Excellence
  • Improve product quality and reduce quality escapes while scaling production
  • Implement structured problem-solving practices to address quality issues
  • Reinforce a culture of accountability for product integrity at all levels
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, engage, and influence a diverse workforce of approximately 90 employees
  • Build a culture of accountability where performance gaps are addressed directly
  • Develop leaders and employees through coaching, expectations setting, and feedback
  • Foster a results-oriented, high-performance culture
Operational Excellence & Productivity
  • Drive production growth and increased output targets
  • Improve throughput, efficiency, and schedule adherence
  • Apply strong problem-solving capabilities in an environment without a mature CI program
  • Lead execution through hands-on leadership and daily management practices
  • Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials
Financial & Performance Ownership
  • Contribute to cost control and financial decision-making with strong business acumen
  • Support capital project implementation and operational improvements
  • Drive performance against key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Strategic & Growth Leadership
  • Support plant scaling initiatives while maintaining operational stability
  • Build on an already strong foundation rather than leading a turnaround
  • Partner cross-functionally to support growth and operational priorities
Qualifications Required
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operational environments
  • Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and hold employees accountable
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently
  • Experience working in hands-on, floor-based leadership roles with high visibility
  • Demonstrated career progression and strong tenure
  • Computer literacy and ability to work within operational systems
Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment undergoing growth or scaling
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
Leadership Profile & Success Factors
  • Results-oriented and highly motivated, with a strong focus on execution
  • Comfortable addressing issues directly and holding teams accountable
  • Ability to influence and engage a diverse workforce
  • Hands-on leader who is highly visible on the plant floor
  • Self-sufficient with strong critical thinking and decision-making ability
  • Ability to balance safety, quality, and productivity in a growth environment
Benefits in Joining Mattr Why Join Mattr?
  • Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
  • 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
  • Attractive incentive bonus plans
  • Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue
    365, Life Mart & more)
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