Mgr, Plant I

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation; Hanceville (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued education assistance

Professional development resources

Leadership advancement opportunities

Job summary

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation in Hanceville, AL, is seeking a Plant Manager I to oversee all facets of a manufacturing facility onsite. You will drive safety, quality and environmental programs while leading cross-functional staff and achieving financial targets.

Travel up to 20% is required, with a focus on capital planning and process improvement. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years in technical manufacturing, plus 3+ years managing staff.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in a technical manufacturing facility.
• 3+ years' experience managing professional, technical, or supervisory staff.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Broad knowledge of safety and environmental systems.
• Ability to lead meetings and teams; implement change.

Responsibilities

• Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvements and culture.
• Interacts with upper management to define plant resource needs and capital projects.
• Leads multi-function site business team and communicates goals and plans.
• Manages staff including hiring, orientation, training and performance management.
• Responsible for achieving forecasted financial performance targets.
• Oversees capital projects planning and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Plant management

Safety culture

Change management

Team development

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Manufacturing/Production or related field

Job description

Job Description Mgr, Plant I Req Id: 12330 Job Location: Hanceville Posting Start Date: 3/25/26 Work Environment: Onsite Job Description:

Job Purpose

To manage all aspects of a plant in support of corporate business objectives by ensuring compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for the safe, environmentally sound production of quality product. This position is distinguished from a Plant Manager II by the use of standard/routine technologies and the responsibility of a component of a standard facility.

We’d love to meet you if...

• you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
• you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
• you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvements and culture based on current Best Practices
• Interacts with upper level management to define resource needs of the plant such as raw materials and capital projects
• Assembles and leads multi-function site business team
• Develops, communicates and implements plant goals, business objectives, operating plans and capital plans
• Communicates the corporate vision and goals to staff and employees
• Manages and develops staff and employees, including hiring, orientating, training and performance management
• Lead performance management effort that includes the identification and communication of critical success factors
• Accountable for achieving forecasted financial performance targets
• Contribute to the process of managing the capital projects and cost reductions process, including a 3-5-year capital expenditureplan
• Establishes and maintains customer focus for employees
• Develops budget and manages within budgeted guidelines
• Ensures product quality meets established standards
• Ensures compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety/environmental rules and regulations
• Manages and maintains equipment, site, and facilities in appropriate working condition to meet business needs
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with key customers
• Establishes solid manufacturing and operating systems to maximize production and profitability
• Travel required 20% of the time

What do I need to be successful?

• 6+ years' experience in technical manufacturing facility, preferably within the forest products industry
• 3+ years' experience managing professional, technical, and/or supervisory employees
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of thisposition
• Strong technical knowledge
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and process improvement techniques
• Broad knowledge of safety and environmental systems and procedures
• Knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques
• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead meetings/teams
• Ability to effectively implement change

Education

• Bachelors' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Production or related field.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing Environment

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CAREERS

We’re building CAREERS by providing resources and support to help you grow, including:

• Continued education assistance
• Professional development resources
• Clear career pathing and leadership advancement opportunities

CONNECTIONS

We’re building CONNECTIONS by fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and respected, through:

• A strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
• Recognition and rewards through our internal appreciation programs
• Support for work–life balance through flexible schedules, generous paid leave, and a hybrid work environment for corporate team members

WELL-BEING

We’re building WELL-BEING by prioritizing safety, health, and wellness every day with:

• An award-winning safety program
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan matching, profit sharing, and bonus opportunities at all levels

PURPOSE

We’re building PURPOSE by making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, through:

• Group volunteer opportunities
• Financial support for local charities and educational institutions
• Fostering future talent through school partnerships, career fair, and community engagement initiatives

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ABOUT LP

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.