Plant Manager

Operational Leadership Lead and manage all day-to-day manufacturing operations. Ensure production activities are executed according to established processes, schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements. Coordinate workflow across all manufacturing processes including material staging, fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and shipment preparation. Remove operational barriers and resolve production issues to maintain efficiency and delivery performance. Monitor daily production activities, labor utilization, downtime, and operational effectiveness. Safety, Quality & Compliance Promote and maintain a culture where safety is a core value. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality management systems. Conduct routine audits and observations to verify adherence to safety, quality, equipment, and training standards. Maintain focus on first-pass quality and reduction of scrap, rework, and defects. Support quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous compliance initiatives. Financial & KPI Management Manage plant operations to achieve revenue, profitability, and cost objectives. Maintain accountability for plant-level profit and loss performance. Monitor labor efficiency, material utilization, overtime, inventory accuracy, and operating expenses. Establish, track, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Safety Quality Productivity and throughput Labor efficiency On-time delivery Inventory accuracy Customer satisfaction Lead problem-solving efforts and corrective actions when performance goals are not achieved. Continuous Improvement Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality. Utilize root-cause analysis and data-driven decision making to improve operational performance. Lead facility-wide process standardization and productivity improvement efforts. Team Leadership & Development Develop, coach, and mentor leaders and team members. Foster an environment built on accountability, teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning. Conduct regular communication meetings to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and expectations. Support hiring, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and retention efforts. Maintain training programs and support ongoing development of team members and leaders. Partner with Human Resources to address team member relations, development, and organizational needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Human Resources, Safety, and Sales teams to support business objectives. Provide operational input on capacity planning, process improvements, product launches, engineering changes, and customer requirements. Participate in strategic planning, cost reduction initiatives, and operational improvement projects.

Education Associate's degree or higher in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered. Experience 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Experience in fabrication, welding, metal processing, assembly, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred. Experience managing operational performance, labor productivity, budgets, and financial results. Proven leadership experience developing teams in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to analyze operational and financial data and drive corrective actions. Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills. Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Experience with workforce planning, staffing, and team development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems, including D365 preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Success Measures Success in this role will be measured by: Safety performance Profitability and P&L results Quality performance Labor efficiency and productivity On-time delivery Inventory accuracy Continuous improvement achievements Team member engagement and retention Customer satisfaction Development of future leaders Leadership Characteristics The successful candidate will be: A visible and engaged leader on the production floor. Results-oriented, accountable, and customer-focused. Data-driven and financially minded. Passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Skilled at developing people and building high-performing teams. A collaborative leade