Plant Manager
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Plant Manager Industrial Manufacturing
Our client, a US based industrial manufacturer, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead operations within one of its key manufacturing facilities. Reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing, this individual will oversee day-to-day plant operations while driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and driving operational execution. The facility itself is stable, well-run, and supported by an experienced team already in place, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to elevate performance and continue building upon a strong operational foundation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily plant operations across production, maintenance, and facilities functions
- Drive performance across key operational KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
- Champion Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives
- Lead production planning, staffing, labor utilization, and resource allocation efforts
- Support operational improvement projects, capital initiatives, and manufacturing process enhancements
- Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and operational leadership teams
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, HR, and finance teams to support business objectives
- Foster a culture centered around accountability, teamwork, servant leadership, and continuous improvement
• Mid-sized manufacturing operation with a strong operational foundation
• Modern production environment with significant investment in equipment and infrastructure
• Diverse industrial manufacturing processes supporting a highly operational business
• Strong existing leadership team and stable workforce already in place
• Opportunity to further improve operational systems, KPI visibility, and continuous improvement initiatives
Candidate Profile
• Hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong presence on the production floor
• 5+ years experience in plant operations, production management, or manufacturing leadership within an industrial environment
• Proven experience driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
• Experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong continuous improvement background with exposure to Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to drive accountability, improve processes, and support operational execution across the facility
• Experience within fabrication, metals, welding, or other industrial manufacturing environments preferred
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