Plant Manager

FPC of Hendersonville is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing site that specializes in high-performance surface overlays and bonding materials. This role is responsible for overall site leadership, including safety, production performance, quality, cost control, and workforce engagement. Reporting to senior manufacturing leadership, the Plant Manager ensures operational excellence while driving continuous improvement, team development, and reliable delivery to customers.

The ideal candidate brings leadership experience overseeing operations and managing managers.

Salary Range: $160K – $185K
Incentive / Bonus (EIP): 20% – 40%

Location: Wisconsin’s “Northwoods”

• Lead all plant operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, safety standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee production planning and execution to deliver on-time, complete orders that meet customer and product specifications
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Maintain high product quality standards while minimizing variability and rework
• Proactively address operational risks and regulatory requirements
• Drive lowest practical manufacturing cost through optimization of throughput, waste reduction, energy utilization, and labor efficiency
• Establish annual operating plans, budgets, and performance goals for the facility
• Monitor plant performance against targets and implement corrective actions as needed
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization and operational effectiveness
• Lead or support capital and operational improvement projects within defined scope, cost, and timeline
• Build and sustain a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment
• Set clear expectations, communicate business priorities, and align team objectives with site goals
• Provide full-cycle performance management, including coaching, development planning, feedback, and recognition
• Stay connected to the workforce and proactively address employee relations matters
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, quality, and commercial teams
• Address escalated customer concerns and proactively mitigate potential service or quality issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical or scientific discipline
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Proven experience managing a plant or operation with 40+ employees
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety standards, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive performance improvements

• Experience in resin-based manufacturing, coatings, paper treating, or related process industries
• Background in process improvement and project management methodologies
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation a plus

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to directly influence operational performance, team development, and business outcomes at a critical manufacturing site. The position provides both autonomy and visibility, with strong support from senior leadership.

For candidates, we provide a high level of support, coaching, and advocacy. We strive to get your resume in front of the right people and help you put your best foot forward at every step of the process. Apart from the current role, we actively recruit candidates for various growth-oriented opportunities with an emphasis on excellent career progression. Building long-term relationships with candidates and clients is our key priority.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role or other similar positions, or wish to explore future opportunities, email your resume directly to April Bonfanti, Managing Partner at FPC of Hendersonville, for a confidential review.

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FPC of Hendersonville refers quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, or disability.