Senior Plant Director
Job Summary
The Senior Plant Director is the cultural leader and performance owner of multiple facilities, responsible for creating an environment where safety and quality are non-negotiable, plans are executed with discipline, and people are held accountable for results. This role sets the tone for how work gets done, ensuring that all plants consistently deliver safe operations, high-quality product, reliable service, and competitive cost performance.
Responsibilities
Own overall plant performance across safety, quality, service, and cost
Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly production commitments
Drive schedule attainment, labor efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction
Lead daily operating rhythms and performance reviews
Serve as the single point of accountability for each site’s results
Lead a visible, values-based safety culture
Execute all corporate safety standards and programs without exception
Support audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Address unsafe conditions and behaviors immediately
Execute approved production plans and demand assumptions
Manage short-term plan adjustments for labor, material, or equipment constraints
Lead plan-versus-actual execution reviews
Escalate risks early and clearly
Ensure maintenance activities are effectively executed on site
Support PM compliance, asset care, and downtime reduction
Partner on shutdowns, priorities, and critical assets
Manage each site’s operating budgets and controllable costs
Drive cost-per-pound improvement initiatives
Support capital execution within corporate approval frameworks
Cross-functional Integration
Coordinate across Operations, Safety, Planning, Maintenance, QA, HR, and Engineering
Ensure enterprise initiatives are adopted and sustained locally
Communicate risks and opportunities proactively
Qualifications
Average Associate Degree in Business or Operations Management or related field required. Advanced degree is desirable.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in business management, with at least five in a manufacturing management position.
Ability to lead, plan and manage a diverse manufacturing business
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to recruit and motivate team members
Strong analytical, mathematical, and administrative skills
Ability to manage workload through effective time management
Must possess excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a collaborative work style with other departments
Complete commitment and adherence to any corporate established training/development programs
Skills
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, mathematical, and administrative skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage workload through effective time management
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a collaborative work style with other departments
Complete commitment and adherence to any corporate established training/development programs
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401k with Company match
Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
Education Assistance Program
Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location
Discretionary Annual Bonus Program