Plant Manager, Rotational Molding Plastics Operations

Key

Production & Operations Management

· Plan, organize, direct, and manage daily plant operations to meet and exceed customer expectations.

· Ensure production output, product quality, and on-time shipping goals are achieved.

· Increase production capacity, flexibility, and asset utilization while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards.

· Coordinate production schedules and priorities to support customer demand and business objectives.

· Oversee manufacturing processes, equipment performance, maintenance needs, and operational resources.

· Partner with engineering and other departments to support new products, process improvements, and efficient production.

Safety & Compliance

· Lead a strong safety culture and ensure the plant operates in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

· Develop, implement, and enforce health and safety policies and protocols.

· Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

· Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to protect employees, equipment, and the business.

Continuous Improvement & Process Development

· Develop and maintain systems and processes that measure and improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and performance.

· Establish meaningful operational metrics, standards, and performance targets.

· Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve workflow, increase throughput, and optimize manufacturing processes.

· Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company goals and strategic priorities.

· Provide clear direction and maintain focus on measurable operational results.

Leadership & People Development

· Lead, coach, supervise, and develop plant employees and leadership team members.

· Set clear expectations, goals, and accountability standards.

· Monitor performance, provide feedback, and evaluate results in alignment with company values and policies.

· Foster a collaborative, respectful, people-first environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and solve problems.

· Build teamwork and unity across the plant while effectively addressing conflict and supporting constructive communication.

· Lead by example and promote a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect.

Financial & Resource Management

· Prepare and manage the annual operating budget.

· Schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

· Allocate labor, materials, equipment, and other resources effectively.

· Maximize asset utilization and support operational decisions that improve overall plant performance.

· Balance cost control with safety, quality, customer service, and long-term business objectives.

Quality Management

· Maintain a strong commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction.

· Establish and enforce manufacturing and organizational standards.

· Develop and improve quality control processes to ensure products meet established quality and efficiency requirements.

· Work with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Communication & Collaboration

· Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure plant operations align with company objectives and key performance indicators.

· Communicate operational performance, challenges, priorities, and improvement opportunities effectively.

· Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, quality, purchasing, shipping, and other functions as needed.

· Interface with vendors, contractors, and outside service providers when appropriate.

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.

· Proven experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or in a similar leadership role.

· Experience leading manufacturing operations in a rotational molding plastics environment or related manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

· Experience with rotational molding, vacuum forming, thermoforming, plastics manufacturing, or similar processes is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

· Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, business management, budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and people management.

· Experience with safety, quality, productivity, inventory, demand planning, and operational performance metrics.

· Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and the tec