Plant Manager

A bit about us:

We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing facility. This leader will be responsible for full site performance, including safety, production, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of turning around underperforming operations, building strong teams, and driving sustainable improvements. Experience in thick-gauge extrusion is a significant advantage.

Why join us?

$175,000 - $200,000 per year depending on Experience
Potential of 10% Bonus
Room for Growth
Excellent Benefits
Bonus Potential

Job Details

Provide overall leadership and direction for daily plant operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards
Lead plant turnaround initiatives, identifying gaps and executing action plans to improve performance across all KPIs
Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing leadership team and workforce
Establish a positive, accountable, and engaged culture focused on teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement
Oversee production planning, scheduling, and workflow to meet customer demand and on-time delivery goals
Improve operational efficiency through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
Manage plant financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and productivity improvements
Ensure consistent product quality and drive corrective actions when necessary
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and supply chain to support business growth
Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements
Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including OEE, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
Proven success in plant turnaround situations-stabilizing operations, improving performance, and rebuilding teams
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a positive, high-performance culture
Experience managing multiple extrusion lines and complex production environments
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L responsibilities
Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead change, influence teams, and drive accountability at all levels
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN UNION AND PLASTIC ENVIRONMENT

Key Competencies

Transformational leadership
Operational excellence mindset
Culture building and team development
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Data-driven decision making
Continuous improvement focus

What Success Looks Like

Improved safety performance and employee engagement
Increased throughput, efficiency, and on-time delivery
Reduction in scrap, downtime, and operating costs
Strong, aligned leadership team and improved plant culture
Sustainable operational improvements and long-term growth

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