Plant Manager

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing manufacturer in the sheet metal / mechanical assembly space, seeking a Plant Manager to lead overall plant operations. This individual will ensure productivity, on-time shipping, quality, and cost targets are met, while building dynamic teams and driving operational excellence.

• Lead a team across manufacturing departments (scheduling, fabrication, assembly, shipping/receiving, etc.).
• Own overall plant accountability for KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), output of critical components, and plant productivity.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Lead tier meetings to ensure consistent messaging for employee expectations and communications.
• Propose and justify CAPEX projects, clearly presenting benefits and ROI.
• Define continuous improvement projects and establish/maintain timelines to drive improvements.
• Consult with engineering to modify jobs and improve production quality.
• Comply with ISO Quality Management System requirements, departmental procedures, and work instructions.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, including eliminating hazards, identifying root causes of incidents, and implementing corrective actions.

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience supervising production and employees, preferably in the sheet metal industry.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in sheet metal or mechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software for managing production and inventory.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and practices to optimize production processes.
  
  Ability to identify and analyze production issues, implement solutions, and troubleshoot complex problems; strategic thinker focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage manufacturing costs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously; project management certification a plus.

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We work with Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, private equity-backed organizations, and growth-oriented manufacturers, navigating hiring across complex operational and technical environments.