Panel Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Panel Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management of manufacturing operations, including:

• Employee safety and regulatory compliance
• Plant productivity and labor utilization
• Product quality and on-time delivery
• Material waste reduction and inventory management
• Budget and operating cost performance
• Continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing

Essential Responsibilities

Lead Value Stream Managers, Mentors, and production teams to achieve key performance objectives.
Develop and execute manufacturing plans aligned with company strategic goals.
Manage labor utilization, quality, waste, maintenance, supply costs, and overall operating performance.
Promote and enforce a culture of safety while ensuring OSHA compliance.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and waste elimination.
Support and develop TWI, Operator Certification, and employee training programs.
Coach and develop leaders while building succession plans for future organizational growth.
Ensure compliance with all environmental, state, and federal regulations.
Address employee performance and disciplinary matters in a timely and appropriate manner.
Communicate company strategy and lead organizational change initiatives.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand customer needs and manufacturing capabilities.
Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Monitor operational and financial metrics to meet or exceed performance expectations.
Collaborate with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
Ensure adherence to quality systems and customer specifications.
Perform financial and cost analyses to support operational improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team-building abilities
• Demonstrated success implementing organizational change
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Strong manufacturing management experience within a complex production environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Able to professionally represent States Industries with customers and vendors
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Significant manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading people, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Background or interest in wood products, wood processing, or related manufacturing environments is preferred