Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

BFC Solutions is hiring a Plant Manager for our Nashville warehouse! This is a full time, permanent, on-site position at our facility located in the Metro Center area of Nashville.

Position Summary:

The Plant Manager is the site leader responsible for the overall performance, safety, and profitability of the manufacturing facility and warehouse. This role includes strategic oversight with significant hands-on involvement, ensuring efficient execution while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, maintenance, and cost performance. The Plant Manager is accountable for plant performance and is expected to maintain a strong floor presence during first shift operations and also second and third shift operations on a periodic/as needed basis.

Key Outcomes / Measures of Success:

• Safety leadership: zero-incident culture supported by safety observations, audit readiness, and timely closeout of corrective actions.
• Production and warehouse schedule attainment across all shifts; consistent execution to field/customer requirements.
• Throughput/OEE and labor efficiency performance; rapid removal of constraints and recovery actions when performance is off plan.
• Quality performance: scrap/rework reduction, effective containment, and sustained corrective/preventative actions.
• Maintenance reliability: preventative maintenance compliance and reduced unplanned downtime through prioritization and follow-through.
• Cost performance: overtime control, cost per unit visibility, and adherence to operating budgets (labor, maintenance, supplies, scrap).
• People results: strong supervisor capability, stable staffing, engaged culture, and consistent performance management.
• Communication and cadence: clear weekly/monthly dashboards, aligned priorities, and effective shift transitions and escalation.

Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Plant Performance:

• Serve as site leader accountable for overall plant performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost results.
• Maintain a strong floor presence strong floor presence during first shift operations and also second and third shift operations on a periodic/as needed basis to ensure consistent standards and accountability day-to-day.
• Drive a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect across the facility.

Decision Rights / Authority (within company guidelines):

• Set daily/weekly production priorities and adjust schedules within capacity to meet customer/field requirements in partnership with the Procurement Manager and/or Production Demand Planner.
• Direct staffing plans and coverage; approve and/or recommend overtime in alignment with plant guidelines and budgets.
• Review and approve timekeeping/timecards for plant operations (as applicable); ensure timely correction of exceptions.
• Exercise stop-work authority for unsafe conditions; remove employees/equipment from service when safety is at risk.
• Prioritize maintenance and reliability work; authorize repairs and spend within approved budget/authority limits.
• Audit production materials to identify nonconforming product and coordinate disposition decisions with Quality/plant leadership.
• Initiate and document coaching and corrective action; partner with HR/Plant leadership for formal action and termination decisions.

Production, Warehouse & Scheduling:

• Partner with the Demand Planner to ensure inventory levels are in place and schedules are correct to meet the business needs.
• Manage manufacturing and warehouse operations across all shifts to deliver production schedules, output targets, and field/customer requirements.
• Track daily/weekly KPIs (e.g., throughput/OEE, scrap/rework, on-time delivery, labor efficiency) and implement action plans to close gaps.
• Align with the Demand Planner in weekly production planning; adjust schedules and resources to optimize throughput and minimize overtime.
• Establish expectations for effective shift transitions and verify handoffs are completed and consistent across shifts.
• Remove production constraints by coordinating with Superintendent/Supervisors on equipment issues, staffing gaps, and material flow in real time.

Safety & Compliance:

• Lead by example to drive a zero-incident safety culture; hold all employees accountable to safety rules and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state/local regulations, and company safety policies.
• Drive safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective/preventative action follow-ups.

People Leadership & Performance Management:

• Provide direct leadership and coaching to the shift Supervisors; set expectations and hold leaders accountable for shift results.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance management for facility staff; ensure effective onboarding and role readiness.
• Manage staffing levels, overtime, and coverage for absences; ensure consistent attendance expectations and fair application of standards.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure product meets field technician and customer quality specifications and communication requirements.
• Drive root-cause investigation and corrective/preventative actions for quality issues and field complaints.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing systems/tools and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintenance & Reliability:

• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are followed; partner with Maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and tour-ready facility at all times (5S/housekeeping).

Cost & Financial Performance:

• Manage operating budgets (labor, maintenance, supplies, scrap) and monitor cost per unit and variances.
• Identify and execute cost savings initiatives, including controlling overtime spending.

Communication & Reporting:

• Prepare and present weekly/monthly performance dashboards to senior leadership.
• Communicate goals, policy changes, and progress updates to all facility employees.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered.
• 8-12 years of progressive manufacturing experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a management role.
• Proven track record leading multi-shift operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of lean principles and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supervisors and hourly teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to lead through change.

Travel Requirement

Limited travel may be required.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with frequent floor presence across multiple shifts; may include indoor and outdoor production areas.

Physical Demands

Task

Activity Level

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Frequently

Sitting

Occasionally

Handling/Gripping

Occasionally

Reaching Outward

Occasionally

Reaching above Shoulder

Rarely

Climbing

Rarely

Crawling

Rarely

Squatting or Kneeling

Frequently

Bending

Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying

Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. using safe lifting techniques.

Pushing/Pulling:

Rarely

PPE Requirement:

Frequently

Work Hours

Position is full-time and supports multi-shift operations. Off-shift, weekend, and holiday availability may be required to support production needs.