Plant Manager

Central States Mfg,; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Manager, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and foster a culture of safety and teamwork. In this role, you will oversee a dynamic team, manage financial performance, and implement strategies that align with the company's core values. Your commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement will be key to achieving success. If you're ready to make a positive impact in a thriving environment and embrace the challenge of leading a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for Community Service

Employee Ownership

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with P&L management and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to achieve operational excellence.
• Manage financial performance and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Focus

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988, we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.

So, who are we looking for?

• People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
  • You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
  • You are reliable.
• People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
  • You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
  • You embrace teamwork.
  • You want to positively make an impact and are open to change.
• People who “Act in Love” – Treat others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
  • You enjoy giving back to your community. We take pride in our communities, giving back with time and talents. Paid time off is available annually to support causes close to your heart.

What will you do?

Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for executing strategies and delivering objectives in safety, customer satisfaction, team motivation/morale, cost control, operations, and transportation, aligning with our purpose, strategic direction, and values. This is achieved through leading a cross-functional team including Production Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors/Technicians, Logistics Supervisors, and HRBP.

Core Functions:

1. Develop safety awareness and apply safety, ergonomic, and environmental policies, ensuring compliance and incident analysis.
2. Foster a site culture aligned with our purpose and values, monitoring, coaching, and mentoring the team.
3. Drive urgency towards goals with measurable, communicated, and monitored objectives.
4. Set and communicate area goals aligned with site and corporate objectives, creating clear action plans.
5. Understand market, customer, product, and service knowledge; translate into strategy for profitable growth.
6. Manage financial performance, including budgets, KPIs, and capital requests, to meet financial targets.
7. Apply the “Right. On Time. Every Time.” mindset to customer relationships, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
8. Achieve operational excellence in 5S, inventory, asset utilization, labor efficiency, and waste reduction, coaching others accordingly.
9. Control costs related to overtime, scrap, lost time, etc.
10. Ensure proper staffing, recruitment, and HR collaboration.
11. Implement open book management and focus on employee retention, development, and succession planning.
12. Support community engagement through the Giving Back program.
13. Monitor capacity, constraints, and forecasts for growth and production planning.
14. Ensure compliance with standards and internal audits.
15. Lead, develop, and provide feedback to the team, recognizing performance and coaching for improvement.
16. Mentor high-potential employees and promote team building.
17. Foster positive relationships across divisions and corporate teams.

Key Measures of Success:

• Handling multiple projects with accuracy and timeliness.
• Applying the “Right. On Time. Every Time.” mindset.
• Achieving operational excellence in key areas and eliminating waste.
• Demonstrating company values: Own It, Can Do, Act in Love.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, leading teams.
• Experience with P&L management, strategic planning, and customer interactions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Primarily office work with occasional lifting up to 35 lbs, working around machinery, and in loud environments. Extensive reading, verbal communication, and physical mobility are required. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabilities.

Travel: Up to 10% annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.