Plant Manager
Bass Pro Shops · Clinton, MO
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Bass Pro Shops (industrial) in Clinton, MO. He or she will manage and lead the facility, its Outfitters, any related 3rd party support operations, and all related resources and budgets.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live production postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Typical (10+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 60%
- ✓ Lean 47%
- ✓ EHS / safety 47%
- Tooling 27%
- FDA / GMP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Bass Pro Shops
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Position summary
The Plant Manager is responsible for the daily management of the manufacturing operations. He or she will manage and lead the facility, its Outfitters, any related 3rd party support operations, and all related resources and budgets.
Key responsibilities
include proper utilization of facilities, materials, machines, and staffing to serve the customers, eliminate waste, and develop Outfitters.
This leader is accountable for driving world class manufacturing performance using operational excellence and lean methodologies on all safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and sustainability measures. He or she serves as the interface between the site leadership team, operations staff, engineering, program management and customers. This individual directs continuous improvement activities and coordinates the development of the facility’s people, processes, and capabilities. This leader will establish and consistently deliver industry-leading performance through best-in-class safety, quality, and a culture of pride in craftsmanship that makes our company the most desirable place to work while making it the benchmark for others in the industry to model.
Essential functions
- ◆Directs and monitors the site’s EHS, production, quality, materials management, and engineering activities. This includes controlling safety, quality, cost of production, warehousing, receiving, and shipping. Evaluates results and takes actions to improve performance.
- ◆Directs the planning and utilization of lean tools to improve all areas of the operation. Facilitates teams and ensures all improvements are sustained, and better ways continuously identified.
- ◆Participates in long-range plant expansion, conversion, and equipment planning through the development of a 5-year factory master plan. Oversees the maintenance of buildings and equipment. Ensures site security and protection.
- ◆Leads a cultural transformation across the site. Create and sustain a positive work environment aligned with our moral compass and instill the Spirit of Craftsmanship across the workforce. Focus on skill building and engagement of entire workforce, driving increased ownership and connectivity.
- ◆Creates a meaningful relationship with our Outfitters built on a foundation of trust and accountability to establish a desirable place for our employees.
- ◆Develops monthly supply plan as an integral part of the S&OP process. Forecasts operating costs of facilities and directs preparation of annual budgets.
- ◆Ensures customer and internal expectations are met with processes and procedures that comply with safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
- ◆Develops leadership team that foster teamwork, continuous improvement, recognition, and the involvement of all Outfitters.
- ◆In collaboration with Human Resources, develops and maintains a productive work team by creating programs for hiring, training and professional development.
- ◆ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Experience/qualifications
- ✓Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- ✓Experience: 10+ years in a manufacturing environment, and leading large teams
- ✓Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- ✓Ongoing verification of driving eligibility will be conducted to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- ✓Must be at least 21 years old to qualify for this position.
Requirements
- ✓Minimal
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work hot and cold environments
- ✓Regular computer work, walking, standing and sitting
- ✓Occasional lifting up to 50lbs
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Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- •Possess financial and business acumen, including understanding of the company’s values
- •Knowledge and understanding of lean concepts
- •Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
- •Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively relate to all levels of the organization
- •Ability to collaborate with others
- •Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to lead through change and ambiguity
- •Data-driven problem solver
- •Possess strong ethics and work with integrity
- •Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships
- •Ability to grow, develop and lead a team
- •Strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- •Ability to execute objectives with a sense of urgency, while delivering quality results
Work environment
- •Manufacturing Plant
Independent judgement
- •Develops strategic direction, goals, plans and policies for an area of responsibility. Sets broad objectives and is accountable for overall results in respective area of responsibility. Authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance. Requires high degree of independent judgment and problem solving of complex problems.
