Plant Manager

PEG Staffing & Recruiting; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee their largest production site. This role demands a hands-on leader with over 7 years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring quality and safety, driving team performance, and implementing lean manufacturing practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing high-volume production environments. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will have a significant impact on operational success and team development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of plant management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations focusing on quality, safety, and production targets.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies using Lean/Six Sigma.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Job description

PEG Staffing & Recruiting provided pay range

This range is provided by PEG Staffing & Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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We’re looking for a hands-on Plant Manager with 7+ years of experience running fast-paced manufacturing operations. This role reports directly to our VP of Operations and oversees our largest production site. Strong leadership is a must—this is a high-visibility role with real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day plant operations—quality, safety, and production targets are your top priorities.
• Own team performance: coach, train, and hold your people accountable.
• Run lean—implement and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools (belt certification is a bonus).
• Partner with vendors and manage quality issues head-on.
• Tackle scheduling, shift coverage, and production bottlenecks—may require rotating hours to cover all shifts.
• Keep an eye on the details: plant walks, audits, safety checks, and production metrics.
• Report KPIs, lead team meetings, and track key actions through completion.

What You Bring

• Proven plant leadership in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong people management—able to lead from the floor, not just from the office.
• Familiarity with vendor relationships and quality systems (ISO a plus).
• Solid problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable with flexible hours and shift visibility.

Nice to Have

• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Background in AD environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Other

Industries

Manufacturing