Senior Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Director level Operations leader - looking for that hands on strategic executive leader in metal stamping operations

Milford, DE (Open to relocation)

• Larger business responsibility (full P&L and 300-400 employees responsibility)
• Strong business leadership
• More stable career
• Better EBITDA/P&L metrics
• Current operational executive leadership

The Plant Manager serves as the senior operations leader for the largest manufacturing facility responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue. With full P&L responsibility, this role leads a high profile plant, high mix production operation spanning more than 300-400 employees across three shift s

• We are looking for someone with polish and concise responses to our questions as well as experience managing either multiple sites or large sites. they can drive performance, hold a site accountable for driving results, and hold true development conversations with their direct reports
• KPIs & driving results for a fast paced company is key - managing large number of employees - 300-400 and big P&L is important.
• Developing people at ground level & dealing with leadership - reporting out metrics on a regular basis.
• This Plant Manager will set clear direction, develop strong leadership capability across the organization, and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production to meet growing customer demand.
• This facility has undergone significant investments in capital, technology, and workforce development, and the ideal leader will harness that momentum-driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of accountability and empowerment, heightening a sense of urgency, and building a positive, people‑first environment

• 15+ years of manufacturing leadership, including a minimum of 5 years leading a plant of 350+ employees
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or related field preferred
• Proven success leading large-scale operations (350+ employees) in a multi-shift environment
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, JIT, or similar methodologies
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and experience managing multimillion‑dollar budgets
• Track record of leading through growth, transformation, or rapid demand increases
• Excellent communication, influencing, and change leadership capabilities
• Experience working within a global or matrixed organization strongly preferred

• Set the overall direction and performance expectations for the region's largest plant, ensuring operational excellence and profitability
• Partner with global operations, engineering, supply chain, sales, and product teams to ensure alignment and share best practices across the enterprise
• Operational Excellence
  - Manage end‑to‑end production operations-from order receipt through shipment-including materials planning, manufacturing engineering, quality, environmental compliance, maintenance, logistics, and field service
• Lead development of resource plan s, capacity strategies, and plant loading models
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

• Maintain full P&L ownership, ensuring strong operating efficiency and productivity
• People Leadership & Organizational Development
  - Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and functional leaders

• Establish a Clear Understanding of Plant Performance
  - Review safety results, production metrics, financials, bottlenecks, CI maturity, and talent capabilities
• Build Strong Relationships Across the Organization
  - Maintain a visible presence on the floor across all shifts
• Establish consistent communication routines (stand‑ups, weekly reviews, monthly all‑hands)
• Develop and Socialize an Operational Excellence Roadmap
  - Identify critical bottlenecks and stabilization needs
• Ensure All Team Members Have Clear Goals
  - Cascade plant‑level strategy and KPIs into department and individual objectives
• Create
  
  Functional Area
  
  Roadmaps
  - Define the 'next level of performance' for each function
• Implement Development…