Truss Plant Manager
GPAC · Aspen, CO
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at GPAC (industrial) in Aspen, CO.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $130k–$177k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live production postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 6+)
Typical $124k–$164k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- Lean 38%
- New product launch 38%
- EHS / safety 31%
- Root cause 25%
- Automation 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at GPAC
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from GPACAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Truss Plant Manager
The Truss Plant Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy and leadership which drives the truss plant to achieve and maintain high standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery and manufacturing capabilities. Ensures performance and quality objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.
to be considered for this position
- •Bachelor’s degree in business management, Construction Management or related field
- •5+ years previous management experience in a truss manufacturing/construction related environment
- •Strong understanding of the production process and consumer use of trusses
- •Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements
- •Possess knowledge in scheduling and shipping methods
- •Ability to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems
- •Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- •Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
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of the Position
1. Management
- •Oversees all areas of the plant to ensure and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service.
- •Develops and maintains budget for plant and carries out the plan to meet that budget.
- •Sets the overall direction for the plant through long and short term goal planning.
2. Staff Development
- •Identifies and implements training and development programs for all employees.
- •Monitors employee performance and counsel employees on improvement opportunities to ensure standards are met.
3. Production & Scheduling
- •Ensures that production is on schedule and delivery timeframes are met and optimizes lead times.
- •Partners with Plant Supervisors, Office Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Designers and Dispatchers to identify areas of improvement.
- •Monitors cost of production and ensures that those costs are maintained.
4. Inventory Control
- •Ensures inventory is properly accounted for and accurate.
- •Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory according to policies and procedures.
5. Safety
- •Directs and facilitates best practices to ensure safety standards are met during production.
- •Ensures that all machines and equipment are properly used and maintained.
If you feel you are qualified to be considered for the position, please apply today. All qualified applicants will go through a vetting process including reference checking. Reach out to me at Ethan.lara@gogpac.com