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Plant Manager - Manufacturing & Engineered Systems

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Job Description

Plant Manager – Manufacturing & Engineered Systems
Results-driven operations leader responsible for overseeing end-to-end operations , including order entry, engineering coordination, fabrication, purchasing, installation, and final delivery. This role leads cross-functional teams , drives operational strategy , manages P&L performance , improves KPIs , and ensures strong execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction goals. Ideal candidates bring deep experience in manufacturing , engineered-to-order environments , project-based operations , material handling systems , and continuous improvement .

Key Responsibilities

· Own end-to-end operations , from order entry through final delivery, ensuring performance against safety , quality , on-time delivery , and cost objectives .

· Lead and align cross-functional teams , including engineering , fabrication , purchasing , service , and installation , to drive execution, remove barriers, and improve overall business performance .

· Establish and execute operational strategy , including capacity planning , production scheduling , resource allocation , and workforce planning to meet customer demand and business goals.

· Own financial performance , including P&L accountability , budgeting , forecasting , margin improvement, and cost control initiatives .

· Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) , ensuring visibility, accountability, and timely corrective actions to improve operational efficiency , throughput, delivery performance, and profitability.

· Drive project flow and coordination from sale through engineering , fabrication , and installation , maintaining visibility into status, risks, schedules, and delivery timelines.

· Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams , fostering a culture of accountability , teamwork, leadership, knowledge sharing, professionalism, and continuous improvement .

· Ensure compliance with all safety standards , company policies, quality procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements .

· Lead hiring , employee development, coaching, succession planning, and performance management to build a strong, accountable, results-driven operations team.

· Partner with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives , growth opportunities, process improvement, organizational development, and long-term operational planning .

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Manufacturing , Business Administration , Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

· 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing , construction , industrial operations , or engineered systems environments, including multi-functional oversight.

· Strong experience in high-mix manufacturing , engineered-to-order (ETO) , custom fabrication, or project-based operations environments.

· Solid business acumen and financial acumen , including P&L responsibility , budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and operational performance improvement.

· Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams , drive organizational alignment, improve execution, and deliver measurable results across engineering, production, purchasing, service, and installation functions.

· Experience with ERP systems , MRP systems , production planning tools, reporting dashboards, and standard business software.

· Strong communication skills , problem-solving skills , decision-making ability, and hands-on leadership skills in fast-paced operational environments.

Preferred Experience

· Material handling systems , including overhead cranes , monorails , conveyors , lifting systems, and related industrial equipment.

· Experience managing project-based operations or installation-driven operations from sale through final delivery.

· Structural steel fabrication and field installation experience.

· Field service operations , construction project coordination, or industrial installation management.

· Lean manufacturing , continuous improvement , process optimization, root cause analysis, and operational excellence practices.

 

 

Director of Operations , end-to-end operations , order entry , safety , quality , on-time delivery , cost objectives , cross-functional teams , engineering , fabrication , purchasing , service , installation , business performance , operational strategy , capacity planning , production scheduling , resource allocation , financial performance , P&L accountability , budgeting , forecasting , cost control initiatives , key performance indicators (KPIs) , operational efficiency , project flow , high-performing teams , accountability , continuous improvement , safety standards , regulatory requirements , hiring , performance management , strategic initiatives , operational planning , Manufacturing , Business Administration , operations leadership , industrial operations , engineered systems , high-mix manufacturing , engineered-to-order (ETO) , project-based operations , business acumen , financial acumen , P&L responsibility , ERP systems , MRP systems , communication skills , problem-solving skills , leadership skills , material handling systems , overhead cranes , monorails , conveyors , installation-driven operations , structural steel fabrication , field installation , field service operations , lean manufacturing

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