What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Knauf North America?
Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our Benefits Include
The Plant Manager leads all aspects of the Inwood manufacturing operation. This role is accountable for a safe, engaged and high-performing workplace, delivering quality, efficiency and sustainable business results through servant leadership, continuous improvement and disciplined execution.
What You'll Do
Leadership, People and Culture
Education and Experience
About Knauf North America
Knauf North America represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation worldwide. Though operations first began throughout Europe, Knauf Insulation manufacturing started here in the United States in 1978. Having since pioneered many sustainable insulation manufacturing practices, we are one of the fastest growing insulation manufacturers in the world.
Become part of the family you can trust — built on solid values and a diverse culture. At Knauf, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of the family. Part of something bigger. So we invest in you. Because you don’t just play a role in the building you’re in. You play a key role in impacting buildings globally. Doing good for the people within them and to make tomorrow a home for all of us.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our Benefits Include
- Free near-site Health Care Facility
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid family leave
- Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
The Plant Manager leads all aspects of the Inwood manufacturing operation. This role is accountable for a safe, engaged and high-performing workplace, delivering quality, efficiency and sustainable business results through servant leadership, continuous improvement and disciplined execution.
What You'll Do
Leadership, People and Culture
- Lead plant operations with employee safety, quality, engagement and performance as core priorities.
- Build an inclusive, accountable and high-performing culture through visible leadership, coaching, recognition and clear communication.
- Recruit, develop and retain strong leaders and teams; support succession planning and career development.
- Partner with HR, Marketing and local stakeholders to strengthen Knauf’s reputation in the community.
- Maintain a proactive health, safety and environmental culture focused on preventing incidents and reducing risk.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state and local requirements.
- Lead safety audits, risk assessments, training and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Deliver plant targets for safety, quality, output, OEE, cost and service.
- Manage operating budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and present performance recommendations to senior leadership.
- Maintain plant equipment and property to support safe, reliable and economical operations.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma and world-class manufacturing practices to improve performance and eliminate waste.
- Use operational and financial data to set priorities, solve problems and deliver strategic plans.
- Monitor market and industry trends to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Lead change effectively, align teams to business objectives and communicate decisions clearly.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
- Five to ten years’ leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methods.
- Heavy industrial manufacturing experience required; building and construction industry experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, coaching, employee-relations and talent-development skills.
- Sound judgement, analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Clear communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Working knowledge of budgets, financial performance measures and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Knowledge of insulation manufacturing products and processes is preferred.
About Knauf North America
Knauf North America represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation worldwide. Though operations first began throughout Europe, Knauf Insulation manufacturing started here in the United States in 1978. Having since pioneered many sustainable insulation manufacturing practices, we are one of the fastest growing insulation manufacturers in the world.
Become part of the family you can trust — built on solid values and a diverse culture. At Knauf, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of the family. Part of something bigger. So we invest in you. Because you don’t just play a role in the building you’re in. You play a key role in impacting buildings globally. Doing good for the people within them and to make tomorrow a home for all of us.