What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Performance Staffing Solutions, Inc.?
Performance Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations for a manufacturing facility rooted in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
As Charlotte’s Best Staffing Agency, we proudly support companies that prioritize innovation, culture, and operational excellence — and we’re looking for a leader who can do the same.
This role is built for a strategic, people-focused operations leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, elevating plant performance, optimizing supply chain processes, and ensuring a safe, efficient, customer-driven environment.
Position Summary:
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing and supply chain operations within the facility. This includes driving organizational performance, leading and developing teams, ensuring production efficiency, maintaining safety standards, and supporting long-term operational strategy. The role requires a hands-on, adaptable leader who understands modern manufacturing, embraces data-driven decision making, and can collaborate seamlessly across departments and locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage all plant manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Maintain strong team performance, high morale, and a culture aligned with organizational values
• Recruit, develop, and supervise plant personnel
• Ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient day-to-day operations
• Advance operational practices, technology utilization, and supply-chain processes
• Oversee inventory management and working capital performance to support financial planning
• Recommend plant investments and manage approved projects
• Build collaborative relationships with internal supply chain and operational teams across multiple locations
• Represent the company in local forums, associations, stakeholder meetings, and customer interactions
Key Competencies:
• Adaptability and openness to feedback
• Clear, confident communication in both written and verbal formats
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and build positive relationships
• Commitment to customer service and responsiveness
• Dependability, accountability, and ability to work independently
• Inspiring leadership with a passion for developing people
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts in practical operational scenarios
• Strong reasoning and decision-making skills when working with technical instructions and variable situations
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree preferred in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience with direct plant operations leadership (chemical process manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with modern automation and data-driven operational management
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical, professional, and regulatory documents
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Full oversight of the plant operations organization
Work Environment:
This role is primarily on-site at the manufacturing plant, supervising daily operations, collaborating with both administrative and commercial teams, and maintaining visibility across the facility.
Occasional travel may be required.