What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Manufacturing company?
About the Role
We are seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Fargo, ND facility. This is a people-first leadership role responsible for driving production performance, developing a high-performing team, and building a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The right candidate leads from the floor, knows their people by name, and holds themselves to the same standard they hold their team.
What You'll Do
Operations Leadership
- Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, safety, and cost targets
- Drive continuous improvement across all production lines using lean manufacturing principles
- Develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer demand and business goals
- Ensure equipment reliability through proactive maintenance planning and execution
- Partner with supply chain to maintain material flow and manage inventory levels effectively
People and Culture
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing production team
- Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning on the plant floor
- Conduct regular performance conversations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback
- Develop supervisors and team leads to grow their leadership capabilities
- Foster an environment where employees feel heard, respected, and invested in the operation's success
Safety and Quality
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture — lead safety observations, investigations, and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and quality standards
- Own the quality management system at the plant level; drive root cause analysis and corrective action
- Partner with the quality team to achieve and maintain customer satisfaction targets
Financial Accountability
- Manage plant-level budget including labor, materials, overhead, and capital
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or safety
- Report on plant KPIs weekly and monthly to senior leadership with clear analysis and action plans
- Partner with finance on budget management and forecast accuracy
What We're Looking For
- 5 or more years of plant or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven track record building and developing high-performing production teams
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Experience managing a plant budget and driving cost reduction
- ERP system experience required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — equally effective on the floor and in the boardroom
- Servant leadership orientation with high emotional intelligence
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred
*We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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Salary : $120,000 - $140,000