Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Manager is responsible for the operational aspects of the plant, including manufacturing, safety, quality, operational excellence, equipment, and reports to the Regional Ops Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop the team to maintain and enhance a competitive edge and service to the customer
• Leads and mentors managers and supervisors in the development of a Winning Culture
• Develop and improve the skills, knowledge, and abilities of managers and supervisors to ensure strong succession planning
• Leads the Plant Operations, Drives Safety Awareness, OpEx, Production, and Efficiency
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed customers' expectations
• Create, recommend, and manage capital projects
• Lead plant optimization & automation transformation initiatives, championing new technology, robotics & control systems to modernize operations
• Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime, improve throughput & increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Partner with engineering & IT to integrate MES/ERP systems, data analytics & real-time reporting into daily plant decision-making
• Champion a culture of innovation, guiding teams through technology-driven change management as the plant modernizes

Requirements

• 7+ years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on management experience with budgeting, quality assurance, and troubleshooting equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent experience
• Experience managing a TPS based operation preferred
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
• Proven track record leading plant optimization & automation/digital transformation projects, including robotics, PLC/controls & MES/ERP integration
• Experience managing capital projects for automation & equipment upgrades from business case through implementation
• Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills; familiarity with OEE, KPI dashboards & performance analytics

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Leadership
• Project Management
• Automation/Digital Transformation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Data Analysis
• Team Building

Benefits

• Industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Paid Time Off and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Annual Raises and Bonuses
• Continuous Training and Development

Pay

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position