Plant Manager

Debbie's Staffing Services, Inc.; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and LEADERShi

Growth opportunities within a global,技

Job summary

Debbie's Staffing Services, Inc. in Martinsville, VA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while championing continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and support teams.

You will oversee Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen), manage resources and staffing, mentor leaders, and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet customer commitments while advancing innovation and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; operations management or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing supervisors, technicians, and production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and workplace safety.
• Proven ability to drive employee engagement and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations at Martinsville facility.
• Drive performance against production schedules, quality goals, and customer commitments.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage resources, staffing, and budgets in line with objectives.
• Promote safety culture and ensure OSHA/compliance.
• Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Problem solving

Budget management

KPI analysis

Fast-paced execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Operations/Manufacturing related degree

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Plant Manager

Lead Innovation. Develop Talent. Drive Operational Excellence.

Location: Martinsville, VA

Function: Manufacturing Operations

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000

Bonus: Performance-Based

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading daily plant operations while ensuring performance in safety, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, and cost management. This position provides leadership to production, maintenance, and operational support teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives that support our client’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Operational Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations within the Martinsville facility.
• Drive performance against production schedules, quality goals, and customer commitments.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement improvement strategies.
• Ensure resources, equipment, and staffing plans align with business objectives.

Team Development & Culture

• Build, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline employees.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, engagement, and respect.
• Mentor future leaders through training, development, and succession planning.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives and retention efforts.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and process optimization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Use data and root-cause analysis to resolve operational challenges.
• Support automation and process improvement projects where appropriate.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a safety-first culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and operational discipline.

Financial & Strategic Management

• Manage operational budgets, labor utilization, and productivity initiatives.
• Support long-range planning and growth objectives.
• Provide regular operational performance updates to senior leadership.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen our client’s competitive position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering,
• Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing supervisors, technicians, and production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and workplace safety.
• Proven ability to drive employee engagement and operational improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing Certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, coatings, aerospace, metals, industrial, or specialty chemical environments.
• ERP or manufacturing systems experience.

Skills That Drive Success

• Leadership & team building
• Strategic thinking
• Business acumen
• Communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Problem solving
• Budget management
• KPI analysis
• Fast-paced execution

Why Today's Leaders Choose Our Client

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and leadership training
• Growth opportunities within a global technology-driven organization
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to make a visible impact

Compensation

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 annually based on experience

Bonus Opportunity: Annual performance-based bonus tied to safety, quality, operational efficiency, and business results.