Plant Manager

Scope Recruiting; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Plant Manager for its manufacturing operations in Louisa, VA. This role requires overseeing production, managing teams, and implementing process improvements to ensure safety and quality. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing and process optimization, with a proven ability to reduce costs while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of quality and safety systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plants.
• Manage a team of production supervisors and operators.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Cost Reduction

Process Improvement

Quality Systems

Safety Systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Industrial Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations in our Louisa VA Factory. This position will also be responsible for the limited manufacturing activities in our Chester VA Factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of production supervisors and operators, and will work closely with other departments to ensure that all production goals are met. You will also be responsible for reducing costs, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role

Experience managing reducing costs and implementing process improvement

Strong knowledge of quality systems and safety systems

Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems

Strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in metals based manufacturing

Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies

Experience in a manufacturing environment producing products subject to UL & NSF Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plants

Manage a team of production supervisors and operators

Ensure that production goals are met on time and within budget

Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity

Manage projects and reduce costs

Local travel required 30% of the time