Plant Manager

About the role

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Elizabethtown, KY plant, you will be a Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, engineering, quality, logistics, and supply chain.
• Deliver on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Drive rapid problem identification, escalation, and resolution.
• Owning plant performance through structured management of SQDCI metrics.
• Owning full plan P&L including: absorption performance, cost variance management, productivity improvement.
• Drive initiatives to improve labor efficiency, machine utilization, and fixed cost leverage.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost-out roadmap execution.
• Lead and sustain Lean Manufacturing and CI initiatives.
• Own and prioritize Plant PD Backlog.
• Establish and enforce Leader Standard Work (LSW) through daily Gemba walks, KPI review routines, and coaching.
• Champion a zero-incident culture.
• Build and develop a high-performance leadership team.
• Deploy best practices across operations and benchmark performance.
• Ensure adherence to internal and customer quality requirements.
• Fosters a collaborative and empowered work environment that supports full compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in plant leadership.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, operations, business (MBA preferred).
• Hands-on experience in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, World Class Quality methodologies, and best-in-class Health and Safety standards.
• Acts as a change agent, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Skilled at managing ambiguity and making sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Analytical problem solver with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manages conflict promptly and professionally.
• Drives performance accountability at all levels, providing effective feedback to promote employee growth.
• Passionate about workplace safety with a strong ability to set and enforce safety standards.
• Possesses strong financial discipline, business acumen, and organizational skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Benefits

• Full-Time Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire.
• All vacation days are accrued
• Flexible Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement