Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Overview

As the Plant Manager, you will lead the overall performance and continued growth of our Tipton manufacturing facility, overseeing a team of approximately 90 employees. This is a stable, high‑performing plant entering a scaling phase, where your focus will be to build on a strong safety foundation while increasing production capacity, improving quality, and driving operational efficiency.

You will play a critical role in advancing plant performance by being highly visible on the shop floor, engaging a diverse workforce, and driving accountability through strong leadership, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement practices. Success in this role means delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and throughput while sustaining a culture of engagement and accountability.

Compensation

Base Salary range: $140k-$165k, plus an annual bonus

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety‑first culture with a strong, visible presence on the plant floor
• Build on an already strong safety foundation and further strengthen proactive safety engagement
• Lead incident prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Drive employee accountability and ownership for safety performance

Quality Excellence

• Improve product quality and reduce quality escapes while scaling production
• Implement structured problem‑solving practices to address quality issues
• Reinforce a culture of accountability for product integrity at all levels

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, engage, and influence a diverse workforce of approximately 90 employees
• Build a culture of accountability where performance gaps are addressed directly
• Develop leaders and employees through coaching, expectation setting, and feedback
• Foster a results‑oriented, high‑performance culture

Operational Excellence & Productivity

• Drive production growth and increased output targets
• Improve throughput, efficiency, and schedule adherence
• Apply strong problem‑solving capabilities in an environment without a mature CI program
• Lead execution through hands‑on leadership and daily management practices
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials

Financial & Performance Ownership

• Contribute to cost control and financial decision‑making with strong business acumen
• Support capital project implementation and operational improvements
• Drive performance against key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Strategic & Growth Leadership

• Support plant scaling initiatives while maintaining operational stability
• Build on an already strong foundation rather than leading a turnaround
• Partner cross‑functionally to support growth and operational priorities

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operational environments
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and hold employees accountable
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to operate independently
• Experience working in hands‑on, floor‑based leadership roles with high visibility
• Demonstrated career progression and strong tenure
• Computer literacy and ability to work within operational systems

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment undergoing growth or scaling
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices

Leadership Profile & Success Factors

• Results‑oriented and highly motivated, with a strong focus on execution
• Comfortable addressing issues directly and holding teams accountable
• Ability to influence and engage a diverse workforce
• Hands‑on leader who is highly visible on the plant floor
• Self‑sufficient with strong critical thinking and decision‑making ability
• Ability to balance safety, quality, and productivity in a growth environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)