Plant Manager

What It Takes

We’re looking for a strong operational leader with a proven ability to develop people, drive results, and lead in a fast‑paced, collaborative manufacturing environment. Our products, workload, and days are varied requiring someone with strong planning and analytical skills who is adept at handling changes. This person must possess high level communication skills and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

This role requires someone with operations leadership, planning, analytical, and project engineering experience in a high‑volume production environment.

• Proven experience leading large‑scale manufacturing operations (200+ employees preferred)
• Demonstrated success developing leaders and building high‑performing teams to carry out operation strategies
• Strong track record of analyzing data and driving improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and culture
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, capital planning, project management, and cost savings projects
• Strong problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement capability
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast‑paced, complex, cross‑functional environment
• Proven ability to lead effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, ensuring root cause is identified and sustainable solutions are implemented
• Demonstrated strength in employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and addressing complex people issues promptly and effectively

• Leads by example with integrity, accountability, vulnerability, professionalism, and follow‑through
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, self‑awareness, and adaptability
• Works cross‑functionally to collaboratively achieve key metrics and ensure build plan is met
• Coaches and develops others through feedback and empowerment, not directive leadership
• Actively builds and reinforces a culture of trust, accountability, respect, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Holds self and leaders accountable for both results and behaviors
• Maintains a visible presence on the production floor and connects with employees at all levels

• A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare
• Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company‑funded Pension Plan)
• Seven 4‑day work weeks in the summer months to give employees additional time off