Onsite Plant Leader: Lean Ops & Safety Excellence

MSA - The Safety Company; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a Plant Manager for our manufacturing facility in Murrysville, PA. You will provide leadership, set strategy, and drive engagement to achieve objectives while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will oversee cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, and lead cost-reduction initiatives, continuous improvement, and new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Leadership to drive execution and translate priorities into operational reality.
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills to motivate a high-performance plant team.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Solid business and financial acumen to drive results and budget management.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a large, diverse workload.
• Proven ability to influence and engage cross-functional partners.
• Experience developing talent and building capability within teams.
• Experience with SIOP processes and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant by setting strategy, driving engagement, and aligning resources with objectives to deliver results.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
• Drive safety, compliance (OSHA), and ergonomic programs across all levels of the plant.
• Ensure production meets design requirements and adheres to the MSA Quality Management System and regulatory standards.
• Establish processes to meet delivery expectations and customer commitments.
• Lead continuous improvement and product-cost-reduction initiatives with supply chain and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with NPD teams to introduce new products on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and report on plant performance against annual budget and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Financial acumen

Cross-functional

Decision-making

Mentoring

Strategic planning

SIOP/SCM

Education

B.S. degree in related field

Master’s degree or certification (preferred)

Tools

MSA Operating System

Job description

MSA Safety is seeking a Plant Manager for our manufacturing facility in Murrysville, PA. You will provide leadership, set strategy, and drive engagement to achieve objectives while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will oversee cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, and lead cost-reduction initiatives, continuous improvement, and new product introductions.