Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations at our client's manufacturing facility in Whiteland, Indiana. This role will oversee site performance with a strong focus on employee safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and financial results. The ideal candidate will guide production leadership, strengthen accountability across the plant, and foster a culture centered on continuous improvement and dependable customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Direct overall plant operations to maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

• Champion a proactive safety culture by reinforcing standards, monitoring compliance, and promoting responsible workplace practices.

• Provide leadership to managers and supervisors by coaching performance, setting expectations, and supporting team development.

• Drive operational improvements that increase productivity, improve service levels, and contribute to profitability goals.

• Define site priorities and hold teams accountable for results related to output, freight, quality, capital work, and other key operational targets.

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, corrective action, and ongoing employee growth initiatives.

• Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure plant activities align with company policies and broader business objectives.

• Monitor inventory accuracy, manufacturing costs, and month-end stock processes while supporting cost analysis and pricing evaluations.

• Manage plant-level needs involving maintenance, equipment reliability, environmental compliance, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and related administrative functions.

• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors, contractors, and applicable local, state, and federal agencies while managing plant profit and loss performance.

• 5+ years of experience in plant management or a comparable manufacturing leadership role.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale plant operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
• Experience developing supervisors and managers through coaching, performance management, and team leadership.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, production cost management, and plant administrative processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with departments such as Human Resources, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, and Sales.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Proven commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards.