Plant Manager

Company Description

Masterbilt Incorporated provides quality machined or manufactured parts and assemblies as well as custom design and build of large-scale, high-speed automated assembly systems.

Role Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee engagement objectives are achieved. This position provides leadership to production, maintenance, quality, and support teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

· Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.

· Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing or operations experience, including at least 3 years in a plant leadership or senior operations management role.

· Experience leading supervisors and employees across multiple departments and shifts.

· Strong knowledge of CNC machining, production processes, shop-floor operations, and manufacturing workflow preferred.

· Demonstrated experience improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

· Experience with production planning, scheduling, capacity management, inventory control, and material flow.

· Working knowledge of quality management systems, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and root-cause analysis.

· Experience managing operating budgets, labor costs, overtime, capital projects, and performance metrics.

· Experience partnering with maintenance to improve preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and machine utilization.

· Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

· Familiarity with OSHA requirements and applicable environmental, safety, and employment regulations.

Performance Expectations

· Direct and oversee all daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved.

· Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, productivity, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery.

· Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

· Ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality standards and customer expectations.

· Collaborate with planning and customer service teams to ensure efficient workflow and delivery performance.

· Promote and maintain a safe work environment through adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

· Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and operational standards.

· Lead safety initiatives and investigate workplace incidents to develop corrective actions.

· Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives when quality issues arise.

· Promote continuous improvement of quality systems and processes.

· Monitor labor, material, and operational costs.

· Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

· Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

· Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. 

Work Schedule

This is a full time Position Monday through Friday, with hours based on operational needs. The Plant Manager must maintain a regular onsite presence and be available for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, or emergency situations as business needs require.