Overview As Plant Manager, you lead a manufacturing facility to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality products on time and within cost targets. You will drive production performance, implement Lean and Six Sigma improvements, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance. You lead inventory management and demand fulfillment using systems like SAP, while developing a high-performing team and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to optimize operations, support new product introductions, and influence company-wide results. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a clear impact on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive Salaries
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) Plan
- PTO & Holidays
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Career Growth
Responsibilities- Oversee daily plant operations, including production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet demand and delivery targets
- Maintain safety and environmental compliance through a strong safety culture and regular audits
- Ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, coordinate QA and regulatory activities, manage corrective actions, and support external audits
- Manage inventory and warehouse processes to optimize working capital using SAP and related systems
- Lead continuous improvement programs leveraging Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve throughput
- Set up and monitor KPIs for production, quality, safety, and cost; implement corrective actions to hit targets
- Develop and coach plant supervisors and hourly staff; recruit, manage performance, and foster a collaborative culture
- Develop and manage the plant budget, capital projects, and cost control efforts
- Coordinate maintenance and reliability programs to maximize uptime and plan preventive maintenance
- Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to resolve constraints and support process changes
Key requirements- 8+ years of manufacturing operations experience with increasing responsibility; Plant Manager or Operations Manager preferred
- Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools; Green/Black Belt certification preferred
- Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory environments (ISO, FDA); experience leading audits and corrective actions
- Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP, including production, inventory, and materials modules
- Track record of meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs in manufacturing
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with experience mentoring supervisors and managing diverse workforces
- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement experience
- Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and driving cost improvement programs
- Ability to work cross-functionally, prioritize initiatives, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- leadership
- communication
- interpersonal
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- SAP
