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Plant Manager

Pacific International Executive Search
Fargo, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

About the Job



Pacific International has been retained by a Fortune 500 industrial manufacturing organization to appoint a Plant Manager for one of their most critical and high-profile sites. This facility is a large-scale operation (500 employees) and plays a pivotal role in the organization’s overall performance and growth strategy


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This is a transformational leadership opportunity for a proven plant leader who can elevate an already strong operation into a best-in-class sit


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The Opportun

ityThis site is experiencing significant growth and investment, creating the need for a leader who can scale operations, drive performance, and build a high-performing cultu

re.You will be responsible for leading all aspects of plant operations, with a focus

  • on:Driving operational excellence and continuous improvem
  • entSupporting capacity expansion and site gro
  • wthEnhancing safety, quality, and delivery performa
  • nceDeveloping leadership capability and bench strength across the s
  • itePartnering with executive leadership on strategic initiati


ves
Key Responsibili

  • tiesLead a large, complex manufacturing facility (500 headco
  • unt)Deliver world-class performance across safety, quality, cost, and ser
  • viceChampion lean manufacturing and operational excellence prog
  • ramsBuild and sustain a high-performance, engaged cul
  • tureLead change and transformation initiatives, ensuring adoption at all le
  • velsCollaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, and commercial t
  • eamsDrive long-term site strategy, including growth and adjacent operational opportuni


ties
The Ideal Cand

idateWe are seeking a dynamic, hands-on, and strategic leader who br

  • ings:Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing opera
  • tionsA track record of transforming and scaling plant perfor
  • manceStrong background in continuous improvement / Lean / Six
  • SigmaExceptional people leadership and culture-building capabil
  • itiesExperience managing complex, fast-paced industrial environ
  • mentsThe ability to balance strategic vision with operational exec


ution
Why This

  • Role?Lead a mission-critical site within a Fortune 500 organi
  • zationOpportunity to shape the future of a growing ope
  • rationSignificant visibility with senior lead
  • ershipDrive meaningful impact by turning a strong site into a best-in-class ope


ration

About Pacific International Executive

Search:Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business la

ndscape.Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries g


lobally.
Diversity S

tatement:At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and id

entities.For further information on this position and a confidential discussion about your career please contact: nichole.lapp@pacific-internat


ional.com

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