Plant Manager - Essex Industries

Mountain Lakes Services’ mission is to partner with people of all abilities to live their very best lives. Its vision is to be an inspirational model for advancing people’s journey through excellence, innovation, and connections.
Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually
Hours Available: Monday-Friday [7:30am-4:00pm] | Saturday-Sunday [OFF], Flexibility Required.
Location: Mineville, NY (Occasional travel to other areas.)

Essex Industries is looking for a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our small manufacturing operation. We’re looking for someone who can lead people, keep production moving, solve problems, work alongside the team when needed, and help strengthen and grow the business!
This position is being offered in Mineville, NY with a Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm schedule that requires some flexibility.

What You Get to Do

• Run the operation. Lead daily manufacturing and subcontract work while managing people, production, safety, quality, inventory, equipment, and costs.
• Roll up your sleeves. Work alongside the team when needed, including operating woodworking machinery, troubleshooting problems, and providing shop-floor coverage.
• Drive financial sustainability. Balance productivity, costs, pricing and margins to help build a stronger and more sustainable operation.
• Grow the business. Seek out new customers, dealers, products, and contract opportunities while building strong relationships with existing customers.
• Lead the team. Set expectations, coach and develop employees, and create an environment where people of varying abilities can contribute and succeed.
• Help shape what comes next. Bring ideas and identify opportunities to build a stronger, more sustainable Essex Industries.

What You Bring to the Team

• Manufacturing, production, woodworking, fabrication, or similar hands-on experience. Woodworking experience is strongly preferred, but we welcome strong leaders to apply
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Practical knowledge of production, safety, quality, equipment, and workflow.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Comfort working with customers and developing new business opportunities.
• An understanding of costs, pricing, and the business side of manufacturing.

A willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may be a substitute for formal education.
Experience: Experience in manufacturing, production, woodworking, assembly, or a related operational environment. Prior supervisory or leadership experience required. Experience coordinating production, workflow, inventory, quality, equipment, or similar operational responsibilities required. Experience working directly with customers, vendors, sales, estimating, or business development is preferred. Experience with woodworking equipment and manufacturing processes is strongly preferred.

Employees matter! Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (a heavy focus on work life balance)
• Pay on Demand
• Health, Dental, Vision, Agency funded Life Insurance at 4x annual salary
• Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Agency Paid Retirement
• Educational Assistance
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship program

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000