Plant Manager

Job Description

PLANT MANAGER
POSITION SUMMARY
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of plant operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial results. This role ensures effective execution of manufacturing processes, achievement of production targets, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for a manufacturing facility specializing in vibration monitoring technology, including oversight of production, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and EHS functions. Accountable for P&L performance, resource optimization, and KPI attainment. Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to business planning, operational strategy, and organizational performance to position the company for growth.


POSITION GUIDELINES

• Utilize a coaching style of management.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility as required.
• Promote the company's development of a cogent work ethic, loyalty, integrity, and proper business philosophy.
• Maintain consistency in all interactions with associates.
• Stay abreast and updated on current trends and opportunities that could impact the company.
• Adhere to company procedures and guidelines.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations to achieve or exceed targets related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Ensure consistent execution of standardized manufacturing processes and best practices
• Drive operational efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery (OTD) performance

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business growth, cost optimization, and capacity expansion
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and continuous improvement across the organization
• Provide insights into global labor and productivity trends to support strategic decision-making

Financial & Business Management

• Maintain full accountability for plant financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, cost control, and capital investments
• Develop and manage site-level budgets, forecasts, and capital projects aligned with business priorities
• Partner with leadership to support long-term strategic planning and business objectives

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multi-functional team
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development
• Promote a consistent leadership approach aligned with company values and expectations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to align operations with business and customer needs
• Collaborate with Sales to ensure operational alignment with customer expectations and service levels
• Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and executive leadership

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, including ISO9001 and ISO13485 standards
• Provide leadership oversight for quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and sustain a strong safety culture across all plant operations

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Background

• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles (i.e., Operations Manager, Plant Manager).
• Proven experience leading operations in a complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external customers/suppliers
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid financial acumen, including the ability to interpret and manage financial statements
• Strategic thinking with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (IFS and Made2Manage preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of databases and reporting tools

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: General Manager
• Positions which report to: Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Quality, Purchasing, EHS, Facilities.

Meet Your Recruiter

Darren Sessoms

Professional Summary

• Darren has over 16 years of experience in talent acquisition
• Darren specializes in Supply Chain & Manufacturing and has an extraordinarily strong network of professionals in these industries that allows him to reach passive candidates and bring high-end talent to his clients.

Personal philosophy

• Darren takes the time to understand his client's business plans for growth, and then develops a recruiting plan to fit within the overall goals of the business.
• The more value he can add by offering his expertise on hiring in the industry and the overall job market, the easier it is to become a partner to his clients.

Professional Philosophy

• Darren and his team are entrenched in the markets they serve, which allows them to bring value to our clients beyond recruiting, bringing market data, consulting and other industry news that is valuable to our client's growth.
• This includes becoming part of the same professional groups, heavy networking in the industries and years of recruiting experience to be part of the same world and gain access to a strong candidate pool.

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