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Plant Manager

Van Kaizen
Columbia, SC Other
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026

Overview:

Global powerhouse in the freight and transit industry is looking for a Plant Manager for their Columbia, SC location.


Great compensation package, that includes relocation if the candidate is not local.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the site management teams in the execution of business goals using lean manufacturing methods.
  • Create a strong culture of one-team focused on understanding and balancing employee, business, and customer needs aligned
  • Ensure sufficient capacity exists to deliver on employee safety, customer commitments, driving revenue, product quality, cost reduction, margin expansion and on time delivery.
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure financial controllership related to work-order transactions, inventory, UX variance, and functional cost.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a General Manager/Plant Management role or equivalent operational experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve culture, and influence.
  • Strong track record of coaching & team engagement skills.
  • Strong understanding of operations and business financials including shop functionals, UX variance, and inventory.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.


Next Steps

Do you want to be responsible for the leadership of a high-performing site within an established, global, organization? Send your resume, along with your application, and let's chat!

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