What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Hunter Douglas?
Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?
Position Overview
Carole Fabrics is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Plant Manager to lead the daily operations of our Augusta facility. This role requires a strategic thinker and servant leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is both analytical and action-oriented, capable of inspiring teams, solving complex problems, and driving operational excellence. At Carole, our people and culture are our greatest assets—this role demands a leader who earns respect through humility, active listening, and genuine engagement.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage plant operations across production, maintenance, and quality functions.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and development to production managers and supervisors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed manufacturing goals.
- Develop and manage budgets, cost controls, and profitability plans.
- Monitor and enhance plant performance metrics for production and quality.
- Implement systems to control costs related to labor, equipment, and materials.
- Promote a culture of cleanliness, organization, and safety on the shop floor.
- Maintain and upgrade plant facilities and equipment as needed.
- All other duties as assigned
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in textile manufacturing, particularly cut-and-sew operations
- Background in window coverings is highly desirable
- Expertise in lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and ISO standards
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of fabrics and textile processes
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite
What's in it for you?
- Annual base salary: $110,000.00
- Bonus target: 10%
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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Salary : $110,000