What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Plant Manager position at Wisenbaker Builder Services, Inc.?
Job Purpose
If you are wondering what's the next step in your career, take this as a sign!
Imagine working in a place where your leadership skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and you’re empowered to make real changes in a growing company. How great does that sound?
If you’re ready for a challenge, and thrive in fast paced environments, we want you as our Plant Manager. You’ll lead a skilled team, drive efficiency, and help shape the future of cabinet production!
Your Mission?
Become the driving force behind our production operations. Your primary goal? To deliver high-quality cabinetry while optimizing efficiency, safety, and team performance. You’ll You’ll be the mastermind behind our plant’s performance, overseeing everything from production schedules and workflows to employee training and continuous improvement initiatives. This is your opportunity to leave your mark on our operations, ensuring that every piece of cabinetry produced is crafted with care and precision.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing (And Loving Every Minute of It):
- Direct daily plant operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Manage a diverse team of production staff, supervisors, and department leads. Inspire and coach your team to achieve their best work aligned to WBS strategy while promoting a collaborative, overachieving, high-energy culture.
- Use your problem-solving skills to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve throughput. By applying lean manufacturing principles, you’ll ensure we’re always running at peak efficiency.
- Be the guardian of our product standards! Ensure every piece of cabinetry meets our exacting standards, addressing any quality concerns quickly and effectively.
- Oversee the plant’s budget and production costs, ensuring production stays within financial targets. Provide regular reports on performance metrics to senior management
- Constantly look for ways to improve every facet of our plant operations, from workflow to equipment maintenance to employee productivity.
- Ensure your team's wellbeing by managing PTO approvals, headcount, hours, salaries and benefits.
Qualifications & Required Skills
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 10 years in manufacturing, with 5 years in a leadership role.
- A degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but experience will speak volumes.
- Experience with cabinetry production, woodwork, or similar manufacturing processes is a major plus, but we’ll consider your transferable skills too!
- A strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production technology, and machinery. You use these tools to drive success.
- You thrive on challenges and use data-driven insights to find creative solutions that improve operations, cut costs, and enhance quality.
About the Company
Wisenbaker Builder Services is a family-owned industry leader in stylish, on-trend interior finishes for residential builders. As one of the nation’s largest providers of flooring, cabinets, countertops, and window coverings, we take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and exceptional service. Recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2024, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where our team thrives.
We believe in taking care of our people, offering competitive pay, profit sharing, health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and growth opportunities. At Wisenbaker, your success matters, and we’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career.
Job Type
Full-Time