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Plant Manager

Job in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listing for: Ajulia Executive Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Operations Manager, Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 115000 - 145000 USD Yearly USD 115000.00 145000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you ready for a new management role in the manufacturing industry? This opportunity as a Plant Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Plant Manager role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager leads a multi‑functional team to meet or exceed production goals while promoting a strong culture of safety and environmental compliance. This role is responsible for overseeing all plant operations, including production, quality, safety, and equipment maintenance. The Plant Manager also plays a key role in driving the organization’s transition toward a world‑class Lean Manufacturing environment.

As a Plant Manager, You Will
  • Implement, enforce, and continuously improve Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure employee safety and full regulatory compliance
  • Direct day‑to‑day plant operations to achieve short‑and mid‑term financial and operational objectives aligned with the business plan
  • Oversee all plant functions, including manufacturing, maintenance, quality, engineering, supply chain, logistics, distribution, accounting, and administration
  • Establish clear operating objectives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, new product integration, and optimal equipment utilization
  • Own and lead strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence while sustaining strong safety and environmental performance
  • Implement and manage controls for capital expenditures, operating costs, workforce planning, wages, and salaries
  • Monitor plant performance to ensure production targets, quality standards, and customer commitments are consistently met
  • Lead, coach, and develop employees to achieve high‑performance manufacturing results using Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee involvement in operational improvement initiatives
  • Provide hands‑on leadership to resolve critical operational issues, ensuring continuity in production, quality, cost control, and customer service
  • Drive standardized procedures, work instructions, visual factory systems, and best‑practice methodologies across the plant
  • Collaborate with R&D to provide feedback on product performance and identify current and future product opportunities
  • Manage local product engineering resources to deliver timely custom solutions and optimize standard costs
  • Partner with Sales to ensure the voice of the customer is embedded into manufacturing and operational decisions
  • Travel as required to support plant operations and broader business needs
Skills and Requirements
  • 7-10 years of plant or general management experience within a manufacturing or re‑manufacturing environment
  • Experience in highly regulated industries with strict technical, quality, safety, and product performance standards (e.g., pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive safety, or similar)
  • Strong working knowledge of P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statements
  • Proven ability to lead and manage cross‑functional teams, including operations/production, engineering, materials and distribution, maintenance and reliability, quality, human resources, environmental health and safety, and finance/controller functions
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies, with hands‑on experience implementing Lean initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse workforce within a participative, employee‑empowered culture
  • Experience managing operating costs, capital expenditures, and maintenance budgets with disciplined financial control

    Strong working knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA compliance, with a documented record of improving safety performance
  • Experience working in unionized manufacturing environments preferred or required, based on plant location
  • Exceptional leadership, influence, communication, coaching, and workforce development skills
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a related technical discipline; MBA preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent education preferred
Benefits
  • 401(K)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health
  • PTO
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance

Salary: $115K-$145K

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Hersha Dwyer

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