Plant Director

Job Description

Job Description

PLANT DIRECTOR (Manufacturing)

Greater Nashville Area

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Director to lead a high-profile operation in the Greater Nashville market. This is a critical leadership role offering the opportunity to drive operational performance, lead a large manufacturing team, and make a direct impact on a growing and evolving business.

This position is ideal for a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong cultures, and is energized by driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and long-term business results.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Executive-level visibility with direct reporting to a Regional Senior Director of Operations

• Full operational ownership of a large manufacturing facility, including safety, quality, production, cost, and profitability

• Opportunity to lead and influence plant culture, team development, and strategic operational initiatives

• Strong compensation structure with long-term incentive eligibility

• Stable, well-established organization with significant investment in operations and leadership development

• Competitive benefits package and generous paid vacation program

• Opportunity to work with an experienced leadership team in a highly collaborative environment

Position Overview

The Plant Director will have overall responsibility for plant operations, including safety, quality, production performance, financial results, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The individual selected will lead cross-functional teams while partnering closely with site and corporate leadership to execute operational strategy and achieve business objectives.

Key areas of focus include:

• Leading all day-to-day plant operations and driving operational performance

• Managing plant financial performance, budgeting, and productivity initiatives

• Building and developing high-performing leadership teams

• Driving safety and compliance culture throughout the facility

• Supporting continuous improvement and operational optimization efforts

• Partnering cross-functionally across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, HR, and commercial teams

• Leading change management initiatives and supporting long-term business growth

Ideal Background

Qualified candidates will bring:

• Progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a complex industrial environment

• Prior plant leadership experience with full operational accountability

• Strong experience managing safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance

• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive accountability

• Experience in process manufacturing environments preferred

• Strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset

• Bachelor's degree required; technical or engineering background preferred

Additional Details

• Full-time, onsite leadership role

• Day shift schedule with on-call availability as needed

• Travel requirements approximately 10–20%

All inquiries and candidate discussions will be handled with strict confidentiality.