Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager
Location: Wellsburg, WV
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $180,000.00- $190,000.00
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Own site safety performance: eliminate hazards, strengthen near-miss reporting, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable local regulations, required training, PPE standards, and audit readiness.
• Lead incident investigations and drive implementation of lasting countermeasures.
• Deliver daily and weekly production plan attainment, maintaining schedule stability with rapid escalation of issues.
• Manage labor and staffing plans (shift coverage, overtime, cross-training) to hit output and service-level targets.
• Coordinate shipping priorities and finished goods readiness with customer service and supply chain functions.
• Ensure product conformance to specifications; partner with quality on containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Reduce scrap and rework through process controls, mistake-proofing, training, and layered process audits.
• Partner with maintenance to drive preventive maintenance compliance, uptime, and reliability improvements (TPM where applicable).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, standard work, setup reduction, flow improvements) across fabrication and machining areas.
• Apply data-driven problem solving (A3, 5-Why) to improve throughput, OEE, and constraint performance.
• Build and execute operational plans to achieve budget targets.
• Own controllable cost drivers (labor, overtime, scrap/rework, supplies) to hit annual operating plan targets.
• Identify and justify capital, tooling, and automation investments with strong ROI.
• Key Interfaces: Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS.
• Key Performance Indicators: Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost, People metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including direct oversight of supervisors and production teams.
• Background in metal fabrication and/or machining operations (CNC and fabrication processes).
• Track record of improving SQDCP performance through Lean/continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production reporting.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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