Plant Manager

Description

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and safe operation of the manufacturing facility. This position drives a culture of safety, product quality, on-time delivery, throughput, and cost management while ensuring compliance with OSHA, State, and Federal employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures. The Plant Manager leads all plant functions—production, customer service, maintenance, shipping, receiving, and administration, fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement to achieve business objectives.

Champion

a Culture of Safety

• Lead by example to promote a strong and consistent safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, state, and company safety policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits, reinforce safe work practices.
• Actively spend at least 30% of work time on the production floor engaging with employees to strengthen safety awareness and operational excellence.

Ensure Product Quality

• Maintain strict adherence to quality standards to ensure all products meet customer requirements and industry specifications.
• Ensure compliance with UL and Home Innovation Research Lab testing requirements and maintain accurate audit records.
• Monitor process quality, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and rework.

Deliver On-Time to Customers

• Schedule inbound materials, labor, production, and finished product deliveries based on sales demands.
• Ensure customer delivery dates and times are confirmed.
• Maintain clear communication with the sales team, proactively communicate customer shipment disruptions.

Control Costs and Manage Inventory

• Drive plant profitability by maintaining accurate inventory counts, maximizing inventory turns, and minimizing waste.
• Monitor labor and material costs against established budgets and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure cycle counts and full inventory audits are conducted accurately and on schedule.

Lead and Develop the Team

• Provide daily leadership, guidance, and support to all plant personnel including production, office, and driver teams.
• Establish clear performance expectations, foster accountability, and create a culture of respect, communication, and continuous learning.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet production needs and oversee the performance and integration of temporary-to-hire employees.
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate staff; ensure all required training is provided and documented.
• Administer progressive coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.

Maintain Equipment and Facility

• Oversee and or participate in the operation and maintenance of laminators, band saws, forklifts, and balers.
• Perform or coordinate basic mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Ensure regular preventive maintenance schedules.

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company driver policies.
• Manage vehicle, building, and grounds upkeep through scheduled inspections.
• Coordinate with leasing and fleet management to address maintenance issues promptly.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain proactive communication with sales, corporate leadership, and other facilities to ensure alignment on production, delivery, and service expectations.
• Respond promptly to corporate office requests and communicate operational issues to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain communication that is always clear, professional, positive, and cooperative.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned to support plant operations and business objectives.

Requirements Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with LTL/TL freight coordination and transportation management systems (TMS) preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards, lean principles, and quality control processes.
• Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems, Microsoft…