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Position: Site Leader/Plant Manager
Location: Palm City, FL (On-site)
Role Overview
The Site Leader is responsible for all aspects of operations at a manufacturing facility. This includes leading production, materials management, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. The role is hands-on and floor-present, with accountability for meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while fostering a high-performance team culture.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day execution of production and site operations
• Oversee safety, security, and regulatory compliance for the facility
• Manage and develop supervisors and hourly team members
• Plan and schedule production to meet delivery requirements and quality standards
• Balance labor, capacity, and material availability to optimize output
• Monitor and act on operational KPIs including safety incidents, on-time delivery, scrap, downtime, and labor productivity
• Drive continuous improvement through standard work, visual management, 5S, and problem-solving
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on material flow, shortages, and vendor issues
• Partner with Engineering on BOMs, routings, and process improvements
• Maintain accurate records and utilize ERP/MRP tools for planning and reporting
• Ensure housekeeping, facility maintenance, and vendor coordination
• Communicate status, risks, and countermeasures to leadership and cross-functional teams
Ideal Background
• 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, preferably in a low-volume fabrication or assembly environment
• Experience leading teams of 30 or more in a multi-process plant
• Strong track record in meeting safety, delivery, and quality targets
• Background in managing EHS programs and regulatory compliance
• Floor-focused leadership style with strong coaching and communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to read and interpret routings, BOMs, and work instructions
• US work authorization required
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000