Manufacturing Plant Manager

Salisbury, United States | Posted on 07/02/2026

A well‑established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to provide strategic leadership for a high‑volume manufacturing facility. This confidential opportunity is ideal for a proven operations leader who thrives on building high‑performing teams, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Provide overall leadership for all manufacturing operations within the facility.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business growth and profitability.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop department managers and supervisors across operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and production.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI's) and implement action plans to achieve operational objectives.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in plant manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Significant manufacturing leadership experience with progressive responsibility, including experience leading an entire manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance, productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and capital projects.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to lead change and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing environments is a plus.

A highly competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits, will be offered based on experience and qualifications.