Plant Manager

Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring goods are produced safely and cost efficiently. They will ensure goods and products are delivered on time and meet the required quality standards. Additionally, the Plant Manager will be involved in pre‑production planning as well as the production stage. A large part of the Plant Manager's responsibility is dealing with employee concerns and resource management.

The Plant Manager may also provide additional support to management during business department audits or as needed.

• Lead and manage all plant operations, ensuring efficient and safe production of all products that meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production schedules and processes, minimize waste, and maximize profitability.
• Manage plant budget and resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee scheduling, production planning, and inventory control.
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable subordinates; implement and conduct hiring, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, responsibility, and continuous improvement within the plant; enforce and abide by all regulations and policies.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration; promote and uphold company values.
• Work closely with other departments, such as sales, engineering, and purchasing.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts as needed; ensure proper inventory is on hand to accomplish operational objectives.
• Coordinate and maintain all warehouse upkeep and annual inspections, including fire, city, HVAC systems, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform weekly payroll tasks and maintain labor allocations; work with staffing agencies to maintain relationships and temporary labor demands.
• Oversee logistics and transportation of all products and customer orders; ensure timely, safe, and accurate delivery. Maintain driver schedules to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on experience, skills, and business needs.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of experience as manager/supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing and production management experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Must pass random drug screening and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to think critically and respond quickly to changing initiatives and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to read and interpret documents, charts, and work orders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain professionalism and courtesy in all interactions; comply with behavior standards and values.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma certification or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Periods of standing, walking, body rotation, bending, and/or squatting.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and looking at a computer screen.
• Repetitive movements associated with using a keyboard, trackpad, and/or mouse.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Periods of working in potential extreme temperatures during peak seasons.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, high‑noise manufacturing environment.
• Body rotation, kneeling, squatting, pushing and/or pulling (up to 50 lbs.).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

$72,000 - $78,000