Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, improve production performance, and develop a strong leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on the plant floor, drives accountability, and knows how to balance productivity, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production supervisors while building a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production workflows.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, equipment utilization, and production schedules across multiple shifts.
• Manage operating budgets, labor costs, and key performance metrics.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput and on-time delivery.
• Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, and other departments to achieve operational goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years managing supervisors or multiple departments.
• Background in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or heavy manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, production scheduling, labor management, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Proven success with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team development skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related field preferred.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.