Job Description

Plant Manager – Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a large, complex manufacturing facility with 600+ employees. This role requires a proven track record in continuous line manufacturing, union labor relations, full P&L responsibility, and—above all else—a demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining a strong safety culture. The Plant Manager will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing and oversee a leadership team of 6–10 direct reports while driving performance across safety, quality, service, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and foster a culture of safety first, ensuring every employee goes home safe every day.
• Manage all aspects of plant operations, ensuring achievement of KPI targets for safety, quality, waste reduction, productivity, and service.
• Provide strong leadership for plant leadership team members and build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
• Oversee all human capital planning and labor relations, including union management, workforce engagement, and performance management.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements across safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ensure robust process controls, manufacturing SOPs, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a high-performance culture throughout the facility.
• Lead annual budgeting, capital expenditure execution, and financial performance to deliver on the plant’s P&L objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure best practice sharing, operational alignment, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related field required.
• 10+ years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 7 years in plant or operations management.
• Must have continuous line manufacturing experience.
• Must have union experience with proven success managing labor relations.
• Must have full P&L leadership experience.
• Demonstrated passion for safety and ability to lead a strong safety culture.
• Experience leading in large-scale facilities (400+ employees) with high complexity.
• Strong financial and business acumen with ability to interpret and act on plant results.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to lead a complex operation, develop talent, and drive measurable results in safety, quality, service, and cost.

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