Plant Manager

About the Role

The Plant Manager is the senior site leader responsible for total performance, strategy, and safe operation of the manufacturing facility in Kingston, OK. The role sets vision, drives operational excellence, and leads cross‑functional teams to deliver world‑class results in safety, quality, productivity, culture, and profitability. With a strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Control, and Leadership Development, the Site Leader ensures business objectives are met while fostering an engaged workforce and a continuous‑improvement mindset. The Site Leader champions the company’s Core Values and maintains strong relationships with corporate partners across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and other supporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety, Environmental & Compliance Leadership – Ensure a workplace where every employee, contractor, and visitor operates safely and injury‑free; maintain OSHA, environmental, quality, and agency compliance; oversee environmental and process safety systems, including OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management where applicable; serve as a visible advocate for a “Zero Harm” safety culture.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement – Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process control initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase throughput; implement Strategic Work Design, Lean, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, and standardized work systems; develop and manage KPIs, dashboards, and transparent performance reporting; ensure all products meet or exceed customer expectations for quality and delivery.
• Strategic Business Leadership – Own the site business plan, including budgeting, financial performance, capital planning, and strategic priorities; collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Engineering, and Operations leaders to align site execution with corporate strategy; drive continuous improvement in cost management, asset utilization, OEE, and long‑term facility readiness; lead long‑range planning for capacity, equipment upgrades, product evolution, and competitive advantage.
• Leadership & Organizational Development – Build and develop a high‑performing leadership team across manufacturing, engineering, safety, maintenance, and support functions; establish a pipeline of future leaders through coaching, succession planning, and structured development programs; promote a “One Team” culture grounded in protecting what matters, making it better, and practicing integrity without compromise; foster a work environment based on transparency, accountability, trust, and employee empowerment.
• Financial & Resource Management – Own site P&L performance, including productivity, cost control, materials management, and efficiency; optimize labor, equipment, asset utilization, and operating expenses without compromising safety or quality; identify savings opportunities through process optimization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder, Customer & Vendor Partnerships – Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and quality to ensure materials and supply reliability; strengthen vendor and contractor relationships to support plant operations; provide senior leadership with timely reporting on plant performance, risks, and strategic initiatives; serve as a positive representative of the company within the community, driving economic stability and responsible corporate citizenship.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, industrial operations, business, or related field, or 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with 5+ years in a plant manager or senior site leadership position.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale manufacturing operations with full P&L accountability.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong track record of building high‑performing teams and improving organizational maturity.
• Experience managing complex operations with strong ties to engineering, safety, maintenance, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functionally and at all organizational levels.
• Highly proficient in MS Office and ERP/enterprise management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, operations, or business.
• Six Sigma certification.
• CPIM certification.
• Experience leading a high‑hazard or PSM‑regulated manufacturing operation.
• Experience in multi‑site collaboration, benchmarking, and knowledge sharing.

Key Attributes

• Integrity without compromise.
• Courage to challenge and improve.
• Humble, transparent, and team‑focused leadership.
• Strong strategic thinker with disciplined execution skills.
• Passion for results and operational excellence.
• Empathy, coaching mindset, and talent builder.
• Excellent communicator and influential leader.
• High technical competency and business acumen.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and full benefits.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship operation in a growing, innovative company.
• Culture committed to excellence, development, and continuous improvement.
• Executive visibility and career progression within a global organization.