Plant Manager

AMETEK; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager in Horsham, PA to lead all daily operations of the manufacturing facility.

The role oversees production, safety, quality, maintenance, shipping, warehousing, staffing, budgeting, and continuous improvement while aligning with company goals and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include directing daily operations, maintaining safe and efficient production, and leading teams to achieve performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading hourly employees and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety, quality, production performance, budgets, staffing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, shipping, warehousing, and support functions.
• Ensure production schedules, shipment commitments, and customer requirements are met safely and on time.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, environmental procedures, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Prioritization

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

5–7 years leadership experience in manufacturing

Experience leading hourly employees & cross-functional teams

OSHA, environmental, quality, and workplace safety knowledge

ERP systems proficiency

Job description

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Business Unit: Sensor, Test & Calibration

Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role oversees production, safety, quality, maintenance, shipping, warehousing, staffing, budgeting, and continuous improvement while supporting company goals, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Responsible for leading maintenance, facilities upkeep, asset reliability, and repair operations within plant.
• Respond to emergency repair situations and provide leadership for urgent maintenance needs, including factory visits when required.
• Ensures that production equipment, building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for production equipment, heavy machinery, manufacturing utilities, and facility systems.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules to reduce machine downtime, improve reliability, and extend equipment life.
• Inspect facilities, equipment, and infrastructure regularly to identify issues early and ensure timely corrective action.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance projects involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, security, lifts, cranes, and general building systems.
• Implement and enforce workplace safety policies and standards, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fire safety, hot work, and related compliance requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Supervise mechanical and electrical technicians, assign work, monitor performance, and support training and skill development.
• Source, coordinate, and oversee external contractors and vendors, including service-level agreements and project execution.

Operational Leadership

• Direct and manage daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, shipping, warehousing, and support functions.
• Ensure production schedules, shipment commitments, and customer requirements are met safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Enforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, environmental procedures, and regulatory standards to maintain a safe workplace.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop employees/ team while promoting accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Manage labor, materials, equipment, and operating expenses to meet cost, productivity, and business objectives.
• Support operational planning, capital improvement recommendations, staffing plans, and business growth initiatives.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

Essential Skills

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, safety, quality, maintenance, inventory, and shipping processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Performance Expectations

• Meet or exceed safety, quality, production, shipment, cost, and productivity targets.
• Maintain a safe, organized, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment.
• Improve operational performance through effective leadership, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Develop employees to strengthen plant capability and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Experience leading hourly employees, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety, quality, production performance, budgets, staffing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment as required by plant operations.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and standard safety requirements.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, reach, and visually inspect production areas, equipment, and workstations.

#CareForTomorrow
At AMETEK STC we believe in building a sustainable future for our customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We take an active role in promoting real change, by contributing to a healthy, fair, and sustainable society in many of the countries our facilities are located. We call it #CareForTomorrow!

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 90,000

Salary Maximum: 115,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].