Senior Plant Manager

Sr. Plant Manager – Job Description

This role ensures Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics are achieved through appropriate staffing levels and resource allocation in all essential manufacturing areas, especially during periods of increased demand or unexpected workforce changes. The incumbent collaborates closely with manufacturing supervisors, HR personnel, and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for optimizing production resources and manufacturing targets while delivering the highest quality products.

• cGMP Manufacturing Leadership: Work cross‑functionally with quality, engineering, and technical services leadership to address immediate issues that could result in deviations or loss of product.
• Quality Leadership: Maintain knowledge of current concepts, practices, and processes to enforce standards established with the Quality Management System.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for manufacturing employees regarding employment‑related issues, working closely with HR to address concerns and maintain positive employee relations.
• Resource Planning: Develop and maintain resource planning models to anticipate staffing and training requirements, identifying potential gaps or surprises in workforce capacity.
• Schedule Attainment: Ensure that manufacturing activities are completed on schedule and report barriers to schedule attainment to leadership in a timely fashion.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Lead recruitment efforts for manufacturing positions, including advocating for new candidate pipelines, conducting interviews, and monitoring the onboarding process to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly into their respective roles.
• Talent Development: Collaborate with HR and training departments to identify training needs and opportunities for skill development among manufacturing employees, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and career advancement.
• Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate the performance of manufacturing supervisors, providing feedback and support as needed to ensure high levels of productivity and job satisfaction.
• Safety Champion: Ensure that all production/facility areas support applicable state and federal OSHA requirements, proactively identifying risks to employee safety and driving improvement.
• Staffing Analysis: Conduct regular assessments of staffing needs across various manufacturing departments based on production schedules, demand forecasts, and other relevant factors.
• Cost Management: Monitor and participate in the budgeting process for applicable areas such as overtime, special incentives, production supplies, and non‑capital operating equipment to achieve annual budget targets and production needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Business, or a related field required, or 10 years related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree can be considered.
• Prior supervisory experience, including workforce planning, recruitment, and employee relations, required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments required.
• Familiarity with relevant labor laws and regulations required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office and production planning functional expertise required.

Location:

Spokane, WA – On Site, Full‑time

Shift: Nights;
Mon‑Wednesday E/O Thursday 6pm‑6am or Days;
Friday‑Sunday E/O Thursday 6am‑6pm

Hiring Wage: $113,500 – 181,000 annually + 12‑15% shift differential depending on shift, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Benefits start on day one. Included are:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Jubilant Hollister Stier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.