Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Oversight of all manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, safety, and sanitation, in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration with the CEO to develop annual budgets, capital plans, KPI targets, and production strategies while controlling expenses within guidelines.
• Ensuring optimal staffing levels to meet production goals while minimizing overhead and material costs.
• Translating corporate strategy into actionable departmental initiatives and driving execution through team engagement.
• Leading Production, Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational targets aligned with safety and quality standards.
• Pricing with Quality to ensure compliance, product integrity, audit readiness, and adherence to SOPs.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and minimize scrap and rework.
• Establishing and maintaining production standards to ensure consistent output and efficiency.
• Driving lean manufacturing initiatives to improve setup times, equipment uptime, and overall operational efficiency.
• Reducing costs through continuous improvement in processes, materials, equipment usage, and energy management.
• Holding teams accountable for performance, providing regular feedback on productivity, quality, and improvement opportunities.
• Leading capital and facility projects, including equipment installation, plant layout changes, and major repairs.
• Ensuring full compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies.
• Providing regular updates to senior leadership on plant performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of plant or production leadership experience, preferably in beauty, cosmetics, or personal care manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and quality systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting audits (ISO, GMP, customer audits) and maintaining compliance systems.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Knowledge of EHS/OSHA standards and commitment to safety.
• Ability to analyze data and drive operational improvements.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in team development, change management, and organizational effectiveness.