What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at TalentRise, An Aleron Company?
The Role
The Plant Manager will take ownership of day-to-day operations across a small production environment, with the goal to bring structure, discipline, and consistency to the floor.
This is a hands-on role for a manufacturing leader who can ramp quickly, operate independently, and drive operational improvements through strong execution and leadership. The focus is on improving production consistency, strengthening on-time delivery performance, and creating a more efficient operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Production & Operations
- Own daily production and ensure work flows efficiently across processes
- Plan, schedule, and execute work to meet output targets
- Improve on-time delivery and overall production consistency
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Build and manage a structured production planning process
- Sequence work effectively to avoid delays and bottlenecks
- Process & Workflow Improvement
- Implement and enforce standard operating procedures
- Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement
- Establish and track KPIs related to output, quality, and delivery
- ERP System
- Improve use of the ERP system to support scheduling and production tracking
- Optimize system setup to enable better planning and visibility
- Reduce reliance on manual processes
- Team Leadership & Accountability
- Lead and manage a production team in a hands-on environment
- Set clear expectations and hold individuals accountable for performance
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Improve coordination between production and support functions
- Ensure materials, inputs, and priorities align with production schedules
- Quality, Safety & Maintenance
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer expectations while maintaining a safe working environment
Qualifications
- Required
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership
- Hands-on experience in a production environment (e.g., machining, fabrication, or similar)
- Proven ability to manage production flow, including planning and scheduling
- Experience implementing process improvements and driving change
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of accountability
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Preferred
- Familiarity with structured quality environments
- Exposure to process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Experience in small to mid-sized manufacturing environments
Additional Information
- On-site, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment
- Single shift operation
Compensation
Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity and benefits
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.