Manufacturing Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Confidential SearchOur client is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead an established heavy/structural manufacturing operation through its next stage of performance.This is a transformation leadership role.We need someone who has stepped into an established manufacturing culture, understood what made it successful, and then helped it evolve, adapt and perform at a higher level.Someone who can challenge old assumptions, strengthen leadership, raise accountability, encourage new ideas and make meaningful change stick.Just as important is how you do it.This is a long-tenured workforce in a smaller, rural manufacturing community. The right leader will be visible and approachable, earn credibility on the floor, communicate the why behind change — and still have the backbone to make difficult decisions.Change the operation without losing the people.What we're looking for:Proven Plant Manager or senior manufacturing leadership experienceA demonstrated record of leading meaningful transformationA leader who can evolve culture, develop people and improve performanceExperience assessing, developing and upgrading plant leadershipHeavy manufacturing strongly preferred — large fabricated products, structural products, heavy/mobile equipment, capital equipment or complex durable goodsComfortable in both the boardroom and the break roomSomeone who can genuinely see themselves becoming part of a smaller communityThis isn't a caretaker assignment or a two-year résumé stop.It's an opportunity to lead, evolve, innovate and leave an established manufacturing business stronger than you found it.If you've transformed a manufacturing operation before, I'd like to hear your story. And I would like to share theirs.This is a confidential search. Company and specific location information will be shared with qualified candidates during the process. Relocation assistance is available.