Senior Plant Manager
Querentia Inc. · Virginia Beach, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Querentia Inc. (industrial) in Virginia Beach, VA. Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Casting, SAP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $87k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 15 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Typical $87k–$125k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Lean 31%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Querentia Inc.
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Full description from Querentia Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Plant Operations Director to lead and oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance aligned with organizational objectives. This leadership role will be responsible for driving operational excellence across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive manufacturing leadership experience, a strong track record in operational performance improvement, and the ability to lead large cross-functional teams in complex plant environments.
Required Qualifications
- ✓10+ years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations, including senior leadership responsibilities.
- ✓Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing facilities and cross-functional operational teams.
- ✓Strong background in operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and performance improvement initiatives.
- ✓Experience managing production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain operations.
- ✓Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- ✓Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP ERP or similar enterprise platforms.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to drive productivity, quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
- ✓Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent operational excellence credentials.
- ✓Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- ✓Experience leading large-scale transformation or modernization initiatives.
- ✓Engineering, Operations Management, or related degree preferred.
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Operations Leadership
- •Lead and oversee all plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain activities.
- •Ensure efficient and effective execution of manufacturing processes while meeting operational and business objectives.
- •Drive productivity, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the facility.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- •Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Identify opportunities to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve plant performance.
- •Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational accountability and results.
- •Implement best practices and process improvements across manufacturing operations.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- •Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- •Oversee quality management programs to ensure products meet customer and regulatory standards.
- •Drive compliance with company policies, industry standards, and operational procedures.
Team Leadership & Development
- •Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions.
- •Build high-performing teams through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
- •Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Planning & Business Partnership
- •Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic planning, capacity expansion, capital investment, and operational growth initiatives.
- •Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term operational planning.
- •Provide regular reporting and insights on plant performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Key Skills & Competencies
- •Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- •Plant Management
- •Operational Excellence (Lean/Six Sigma)
- •Production & Supply Chain Management
- •Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- •Continuous Improvement
- •ERP Systems (SAP)
- •KPI & Performance Management
- •Strategic Planning & Capacity Management
- •Team Leadership & Talent Development