Plant Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Plant Manager to steer all manufacturing site activities, from production to logistics, ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

You will drive strategic plans, oversee budgets and capital projects, ensure ISO/IATF compliance, and lead a team of supervisors while collaborating with procurement, finance, HR and sales.

The ideal candidate has eight or more years in manufacturing and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations or equivalent.
• At least eight years in manufacturing.
• Proven track record in plant or operations management.
• Deep understanding of ISO and/or IATF standards and their practical application.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Comfortable with business software and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant activities, from production to logistics, ensuring targets for output, quality, and delivery are consistently met.
• Shape and execute operational strategies that drive productivity, cost savings, and ongoing improvement.
• Guarantee the facility’s processes and products comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other applicable standards, including audit readiness and corrective actions.
• Track performance indicators, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance plant effectiveness.
• Champion a safe workplace and nurture a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Guide and support supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and high morale.
• Work closely with other departments—such as procurement, finance, HR, and sales—to align plant operations with broader business objectives.
• Oversee budgets, manage resources, and lead capital projects to maximize plant performance.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with customers and suppliers, ensuring their needs are met.
• Uphold company policies and regulatory requirements, escalating issues as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data-driven decision making

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Job description

The Plant Manager is charged with steering all facets of a manufacturing site, focusing on safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This leader ensures the facility meets rigorous industry standards and delivers consistent results.

Responsibilites:

• Direct all plant activities, from production to logistics, ensuring targets for output, quality, and delivery are consistently met.
• Shape and execute operational strategies that drive productivity, cost savings, and ongoing improvement.
• Guarantee the facility’s processes and products comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other applicable standards, including audit readiness and corrective actions.
• Track performance indicators, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance plant effectiveness.
• Champion a safe workplace and nurture a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Guide and support supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and high morale.
• Work closely with other departments—such as procurement, finance, HR, and sales—to align plant operations with broader business objectives.
• Oversee budgets, manage resources, and lead capital projects to maximize plant performance.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with customers and suppliers, ensuring their needs are met.
• Uphold company policies and regulatory requirements, escalating issues as needed.

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, Operations) or equivalent practical experience.
• At least eight years in manufacturing
• Proven track record in plant or operations management.
• Deep understanding of ISO and/or IATF standards and their practical application.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Comfortable with business software and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is advantageous.