Plant Manager

Plant Manager

$180,000–$200,000 Bonus 401 (k) Full Benefits PTO Progression Full Benefits Relocation Package

Paola, Kansas (Commutable from: Overland Park, Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill, Ottawa, Louisburg and the wider Kansas City area)

Are you an experienced manufacturing or operations professional looking to step into a senior leadership position, take ownership of a large-scale operation, and have the opportunity to shape and develop an entire department?

On offer is the opportunity to lead and oversee an established manufacturing operation with the autonomy to implement improvements, develop your management team and put your own stamp on the business. You'll also benefit from comprehensive management development and a genuine pathway towards further senior management and Director-level opportunities.

This is an opportunity to join a privately owned, established engineering and manufacturing business with over 120 years of history. The company is experiencing significant growth, has a strong reputation for investing in its people and offers long-term stability, with a workforce that demonstrates exceptional tenure.

As Plant Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day plant operations, leading supervisors and production teams while driving safety, quality, efficiency and overall performance. You'll have the opportunity to shape the department's direction, strengthen the management structure, develop individuals and influence the future growth of the facility. With opportunities to progress into more senior operational leadership and Director-level positions, this is a role where you can build a long-term career rather than simply manage the day-to-day.

This role would suit an established manufacturing leader or an ambitious senior operations professional looking for significant responsibility, the autonomy to make meaningful changes and the opportunity to progress into senior executive leadership.

The Role

• Take overall responsibility for plant operations, leading approximately 100 employees across three shifts, with scope to develop and grow the workforce as the business expands.
• Lead, mentor and develop frontline supervisors and production teams, shaping the department, improving performance and establishing a strong operational culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across production, safety, quality, scheduling and operational efficiency, working closely with engineering and other business functions.

The Candidate

• Proven senior-level manufacturing, plant or operations management experience, ideally with responsibility for large-scale production teams and multiple shifts.
• Essential experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment, alongside a strong background in fabrication, pressure vessels, piping or heavy industrial engineering.
• Leadership ability to make high-level decisions, drive operational improvements and develop high-performing teams.

Key Words: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Director of Manufacturing, Director of Operations, Manufacturing Director, Senior Operations Manager, Production Manager, Senior Production Manager, General Manager, Fabrication Manager, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Heavy Fabrication, Metal Fabrication, Steel Fabrication, Pressure Vessel Manufacturing, Pressure Vessel Fabrication, ASME, ASME Code, ASME Certified, ASME Pressure Vessels, Pressure Vessels, Piping, Industrial Piping, Pipe Fabrication, Structural Steel, Welding, Fabrication Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations, Shop Operations

Reference Number: BBBH282163

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