Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of a manufacturing facility to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity targets are met. This role provides strategic leadership, manages cross‑functional teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support organizational goals.

• Operational Leadership: Direct and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards. Foster a culture of safety throughout the facility.
• Team Management: Lead, develop, and mentor supervisors and hourly employees. Build high‑performing teams through coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization. Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, or other improvement methodologies.
• Production Planning: Oversee scheduling, capacity planning, and workflow to meet production targets and customer deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain and improve quality systems, ensuring products meet or exceed specifications and customer expectations.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage plant budgets, monitor costs, and execute initiatives to reduce waste and improve profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, supply chain, HR, finance, and other internal teams to support business objectives.
• Reporting & Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports on plant performance, resource usage, and operational results.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, business, or related field (preferred).
• Extensive experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of production management, maintenance systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and effectively manage change.