Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations, including safety, quality, production, maintenance, and procurement, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Own full P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and driving profitability.
• Develop and execute corporate strategic operational plans to achieve output, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Champion a leadership-first culture, building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and clear performance expectations.
• Establish and enforce a safety-first environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with human resources, finance, engineering, supply chain, and corporate leadership to ensure operational alignment and support business growth.
• Analyze operational metrics, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to achieve sustained performance improvements.
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader who engages with employees daily to reinforce company values, address challenges, and celebrate successes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (required).
• Minimum 8–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including P&L ownership.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate operational performance into financial outcomes.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on, visible leadership style with a proven record of engaging employees at all levels.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred but not required.