Plant Manager

Position Summary
The Plant Operations Leader is accountable for the overall performance of a manufacturing facility, ensuring production is carried out safely, efficiently, and in a cost-conscious manner. This role provides direction to teams across production, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement, while reinforcing a strong safety-first mindset and a focus on operational performance. The position also ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements and supports alignment between plant execution and broader organizational goals.

Core Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Direct day-to-day manufacturing activities across production, maintenance, quality, and safety functions.
• Drive initiatives that improve throughput, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Establish performance indicators and track progress against operational targets.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Promote and sustain a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and applicable industry requirements.
• Lead audits and inspections to maintain full regulatory compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

Quality Management

• Oversee processes to ensure products consistently meet customer and internal quality expectations.
• Guide the quality team in identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive measures.

Process Improvement

• Champion continuous improvement efforts, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Evaluate operational data to uncover inefficiencies and implement solutions that enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Team Development & Leadership

• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team across all plant functions.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration and a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support ongoing employee development and training initiatives.

Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage the facility’s operating budget, including labor, maintenance, and capital investments.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure resources are utilized effectively to meet business objectives.

Strategic Alignment

• Partner with senior leadership to support long-term planning and execution of business strategies.
• Ensure plant operations are aligned with organizational priorities, growth plans, and customer demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive manufacturing leadership experience (10 years), ideally within metals or heavy industrial environments, including exposure to fabrication, machining, welding, finishing, and distribution processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex operations and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Strong understanding of safety standards, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement frameworks.
• Effective leadership, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production management tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

• This role operates primarily within a manufacturing setting with typical industrial conditions such as noise, heat, and equipment exposure.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• The position is based in Southeast Alabama, and relocation to the area is expected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have leadership experience in a metal or heavy industrial manufacturing facitily?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Headland, AL 36345: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000