Plant General Manager

Insteel Industries; Sanderson (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off (holidays and vacation)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Insteel Industries in Florida is seeking a Plant General Manager to lead manufacturing operations, uphold safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and direct a team of 35–45 employees. The role emphasizes ALARA principles and Zero Harm culture.

You will drive budgeting, collaborate with product and sales teams, and oversee engineering, maintenance, and capital projects while continuously improving processes and performance in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional training.
• Broad knowledge of business administration, industrial management, or industrial engineering.
• Working knowledge of computers and business software, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Directs plant manufacturing from raw materials to finished products with safety and quality focus.
• Manages budgeting, expenditures, variances and cost controls.
• Partners with product or national sales manager to align production with plans.
• Oversees engineering, maintenance, capital expenditures, and process improvements.
• Ensures Zero Harm safety standards in decisions and operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative

Integrity / confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Business administration / Industrial management / Industrial engineering knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Plant General Manager

Position Snapshot

The Plant General Manager directs and coordinates activities of subordinate supervisors to ensure production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives are met. Works daily to ensure areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to ALARA specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

• Manages all aspects of plant manufacturing from raw materials to finished products. Ensures safety, quality and productivity are attained utilizing continuous improvement and empowerment processes.
• Manages financial objectives by accurately compiling manufacturing and maintenance budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing spending variances and controlling cost; initiating corrective actions when indicated.
• Maintains close partnership with product manager or national sales manager to ensure production and sales objectives are compatible and directed toward Business Unit Plan/Forecast and maximize Business Unit Profitability.
• At the plant, oversees engineering, maintenance, capital expenditures, product development, and continuous improvement processes. Evaluates present equipment and processes for improvement opportunities and investigates new equipment and new processes for higher quality, increased performance and lower operating cost.
• In all decisions and evaluations; Zero Harm attributes and processes are used.
• Apply broad knowledge of business administration, industrial management, industrial engineering, or a related technical field to effectively perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Utilize computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Access, to support daily operations, maintain records, analyze information, and prepare required documentation and reports.
• Carries our responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Manages 4-5 supervisors who supervise a total of 35-45 employees in the facility. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises one non-supervisory employee. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Professional Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional, technical, or administrative training.
  • Broad knowledge of a general technical field, such as: Business Administration, Industrial Management, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Working knowledge of computers and business software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access.
• Minimum of 7 years of work-related experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands in a heavy manufacturing environment are significantly more strenuous and require a high level of physical fitness and stamina. Workers are frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and lift or carry heavy materials—often over 50 pounds—throughout their shift. Tasks may involve operating or working near heavy machinery, using hand and power tools, and performing repetitive motions. Employees must also be able to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, loud noise, and other environmental factors such as dust, vibration, and slippery surfaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and physical agility, coordination, and situational awareness are critical to performing job duties safely and effectively in an industrial setting.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position is an industrial manufacturing plant, with employees regularly exposed to physical and environmental challenges. Workers are continuously (70–100% of the time) around moving and potentially dangerous machinery and are subject to loud noise levels that require hearing protection. Frequently (30–70% of the time), they may encounter heat from both weather and industrial processes, as well as cold weather conditions. Occasionally (up to 30% of the time), the environment may include wet or humid conditions, slippery floors or ramps, vibration from equipment, exposure to outside weather, dust, electrical shock hazards, and contact with oil, grease, or solvents. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols are essential in maintaining a safe and productive workspace in this industrial setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to wear earplugs, safety shoes, and safety glasses/goggles.

Equipment Used

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use a calculator, and routine office equipment such as telephone, fax, copier, printer, etc. The employee is occasionally required to use vehicles/heavy equipment such as a forklift and overhead crane; production machinery; testing devices such as tensile and torsion tester; and measuring devices such as micrometer, tape measure, and weighing scales; and a computer.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.