Plant Manager

**Plant Manager**

**Location:** Storm Lake, IA

**Compensation:** $100,000 - $140,000 per year

**About This Opportunity**

Are you ready to take the reins of a dynamic manufacturing environment? As a Plant Manager in Storm Lake, Iowa, you will have the chance to lead operations that are crucial to our success. You will be at the forefront of ensuring that our production objectives are met while maintaining the highest quality standards. If you have a strong background in manufacturing and a passion for leadership, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this role, you will be responsible for the overall management, direction, coordination, and control of all shop floor operations. Your leadership will be key in achieving divisional production goals at the lowest cost while ensuring that we meet customer shipping schedules. You will take accountability for shop operations and product costs, and your strategic actions will be aimed at maximizing the operation’s EBIT.

You will direct the manufacture and assembly of products, ensuring they are produced at optimum costs while adhering to prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards. Your ability to manage scheduled delivery dates will be essential, as you will strive to minimize work-in-process inventory and time. By effectively utilizing people, machinery, equipment, raw materials, and facilities, you will drive efficiency throughout the plant.

To improve EBIT, you will develop and maintain active cost, scrap, rework, and extra work reduction programs. Your role will also involve controlling quality, production costs, inventory, and shipping and receiving through your team. You will determine plant policies that align with corporate and divisional guidelines, ensuring they are applied effectively to our manufacturing operations.

As you coordinate the execution of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity, you will ensure the availability of necessary raw materials and supplies to achieve optimum manufacturing efficiencies. Your collaborative approach will see you conferring with subordinates and other plant personnel to refine methods and production standards.

You will also play a pivotal role in reviewing and approving recommendations for machinery, equipment, and buildings, including the purchase of new capital equipment. Overseeing maintenance will be part of your responsibilities, ensuring that our facilities are always in top condition.

To thrive in this role, you bring over 10 years of plant leadership experience and a strong background in manufacturing. Your ability to lead teams, manage complex operations, and drive continuous improvement will set you apart. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant manufacturing setting, we want to hear from you!

Join us in Storm Lake and take your career to the next level as our Plant Manager. Apply today!

Screening Questions:

1. Do you have 10+ years of experience in plant leadership within a manufacturing environment, and can you provide examples of your accomplishments in this role?

2. Can you describe your experience with managing production schedules and ensuring timely delivery while minimizing work-in-process inventory?

3. What strategies have you implemented in the past to reduce costs, scrap, and rework in a manufacturing setting?

4. Are you currently authorized to work in the United States, and are you willing to relocate to Storm Lake, IA or the surrounding Midwest area for this position?

5. What is your availability for a 30-minute phone screen to discuss your qualifications further?