Plant Manager
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Plant Manager – Metal Fabrication & Machining Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Executive Bonus + Full Benefits
Are you a proven Plant Manager with a passion for precision metal fabrication and operational excellence?
We supply high-grade metal components to industry leaders—and we’re looking for an experienced Plant Manager to take full operational and P&L ownership of our primary facility.
Key Highlights of the Role- Full P&L Accountability:
Manage budgets, scrap costs, labor efficiency, and facility KPIs. - End-to-End Leadership:
Oversee machining, welding, fabrication, finishing, and shipping. - Continuous Improvement Focus:
Drive Lean/Six Sigma practices to maximize yield, OEE, and safety standards (ISO 9001, OSHA). - Team Development:
Build, mentor, and empower a cross‑functional team of supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
- 8+ years in manufacturing leadership (3+ years as Plant Manager or Operations Manager in metal fabrication/machining).technical background in CNC, welding, laser cutting, stamping, and ERP systems.
- Demonstrated experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (Certification preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent hands‑on leadership experience
salary: $75,000 - $89,999.95 per year
shift:
First
work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM
education:
High School
Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence & Production Leadership
- Oversee daily facility operations across machining, fabrication, welding, finishing, and shipping/receiving departments.
- Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer deadlines while minimizing scrap rates and idle time.
- Direct maintenance schedules and capital expenditure (Cap Ex) initiatives to keep machinery operating at peak efficiency.
- Champion a robust safety culture; enforce strict compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal safety policies.
- Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions to maintain a target of zero recordable incidents.
- Ensure strictly controlled operations adhering to ISO 9001 quality management standards.
- Implement Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma strategies to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Manage the plant's operational budget, controlling direct labor, overhead, raw material usage, and scrap costs.
- Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including throughput, labor efficiency, yield, and on‑time delivery rates (OTD).
- Mentor, train, and evaluate supervisors and department heads to build a high‑performing production workforce.
- Foster an inclusive, productive, and collaborative work culture that retains top technical and operational talent
- wearing steel toe shoes
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 8 hours at one time
- Project Manager
- Materials Management
- Budget
- Managing
- Payroll
- Oversee accounting functions
- Certified Purchasing Manager
- Organization
- Operations
- Scheduling Appointments
- Answering Phones
- Maintaining Calendars
- Decision Making
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Years of experience: 8 years
- Experience level:
Manager
Equal Opportunity
Employer:
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