Plant Manager

Location: Sistersville, WV

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $ USD Annually

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive excellence across production, quality, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a professional with a strong mechanical engineering background, experience in precision manufacturing, knowledge of PLC-controlled systems, and expertise with ERP platforms.

• Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, inventory, shipping/receiving, and facility management.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and profitability.
• Manage, mentor, and develop supervisors, managers, and production teams.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage plant budgets, capital projects, and cost-reduction programs.
• Support automation efforts and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment when necessary.
• Utilize ERP systems for production planning, scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, and reporting.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, equipment, and production issues.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required;
  Master's Degree preferred.
• 15+ years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in plant leadership or operations management.
• Proven success in precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, automation, manufacturing equipment, and controls.
• Extensive ERP system experience for planning, scheduling, inventory management, and reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and continuous cost improvement efforts.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
• Six Sigma certification and/or advanced continuous improvement training.
• Experience with CNC machining, metal fabrication, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and manufacturing automation technologies.