Plant General Manager

Busada Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Plant General Manager to lead operations within a plastics manufacturing facility. The Plant General Manager is responsible for overall strategic, operational, and financial management of the plant and company, in conjunction with senior leadership. This role oversees daily operations to ensure optimal performance across all departments, and is accountable for meeting production goals, maintaining product quality, ensuring workplace safety, and managing fiscal objectives.

Primarily Responsibilities:

• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including production, fabrication, machinery maintenance and utilization, inventory and materials, processing, packaging, and shipping
• Plan and optimize production by balancing customer requirements with workforce capabilities, equipment capacity, materials, tooling, and other operational resources
• Drive continuous improvement through monitoring and acting on KPIs, process optimization, and data-driven decision making to improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost
• Establish and maintain quality control measures and procedures and ensure all products meet quality standards
• Drive a culture of safety, including developing and implementing safety procedures, trainings, and processes, ensuring regulatory and company compliance, and promoting a safe work environment for all
• Partner with senior leadership and accounting on financial performance, including annual budget, resource allocation, cost management, capital expenditures, and initiatives to improve overall profitability
• Support business growth through customer and stakeholder relationships, pricing and commercial decisions, new business opportunities, market development, and collaboration with key vendors and external partners
• Provide strong leadership for all employees within the organization and foster a positive and healthy organizational culture where employees are engaged, developed, and working towards a common goal. Provide direct supervision to the management team.
• Support innovation and organizational growth, including R&D initiatives, new processes, systems, and capabilities to operate at a "best-in-class" level
• Collaborate and coordinate across operations, sales, finance and human resources, and other departments to maximize organizational efficiency and communication
• Stay connected to the industry through conference trade shows and conferences, customer relationships, and professional networks, and maintain an ongoing awareness of market and competitive trends
• All other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Previous senior management level experience (5 years preferred)
• Demonstrated experience and success managing manufacturing operations (5 years)
• Experience with strategic planning, financial management, KPIs, and operational performance
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance and workplace safety
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others, and develop high performing teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational needs
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred

Schedule & Compensation:

• This role is Monday-Friday (40-50 hours/week) in office in Louisa, VA
• Base Salary is $90,000 annually, depending on experience

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role serves as the senior-level on-site leadership for plant and organizational operations. Please provide any additional experience as it relates to the role and its responsibilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing or Plant Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
• Strategic and Financial Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000