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Plant Manager

The Judge Group
Laurel, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Our client is currently seeking a GENERAL MANAGER in MS.

Position Overview

The General Manager will lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers while fostering a culture of safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for plant operations, including production, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and safety.
  • Develop and execute strategies to meet production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery for OEM and proprietary product lines.
  • Oversee heavy steel fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and related processes in a multi-facility or large-scale manufacturing setting.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree) in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is required.
  • Significant plant management experience (typically 8 years) in a manufacturing environment, with direct responsibility for full plant operations.
  • OEM experience is mandatory — proven track record working with or supplying Original Equipment Manufacturers in a fabrication or component manufacturing setting.
  • Strong background in steel fabrication, heavy manufacturing, welding, machining, or related industrial processes.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • OEM Experience.

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000

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