SR PLANT MGR

Job Overview

You will serve as the overall site leader, accountable for all aspects of plant performance, including engineering, manufacturing, financial results, employee engagement, and compliance. This role has direct leadership over engineering and operations with dotted-line influence over support functions (EHS, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR).

Job Requirements

• Full Site Leadership & Strategy Execution

• Lead the manufacturing plant with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Develop and execute a site strategy aligned with TE Medical’s global objectives.
• Own the P&L for the site, ensuring cost control, productivity improvements, and financial success.
• Drive strategic initiatives in automation, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation.

• Operations & Engineering Leadership

• Oversee engineering and manufacturing operations, ensuring best practices in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap reduction, cycle times, and throughput.
• Lead capacity planning and capital investment decisions to support future business growth.

• Financial Performance & Cost Efficiency

• Ensure budget adherence, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead capital planning and investment strategies for plant growth and innovation.
• Optimize supply chain coordination to reduce inventory costs and improve material flow.

• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure full regulatory compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, OSHA, and environmental standards.
• Create a zero-incident safety culture, partnering with EHS leaders to proactively address risks.
• Maintain cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and facility security.

• Talent Development & High-Performance Culture

• Lead, develop, and mentor site leadership teams.
• Drive succession planning and organizational capability development.
• Increase employee engagement, retention, and workforce readiness for the future.

What your background should look like

• 15+ years of experience in plant management, operations, or engineering leadership.
• 10+ years of direct people leadership experience, including multi-functional teams.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
• Strong P&L and financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Proven expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Business, or related field); MBA preferred.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $162,400 - $203,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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