Plant Manager

SNQPA-Staffing Network; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SNQPA-Staffing Network seeks a Plant Manager with an aerospace or electronics manufacturing background to direct daily facility operations, production planning, safety compliance, quality control, and budgeting. You will coordinate production schedules, manage P&L, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 7–10+ years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in leadership, plus proficiency with SAP and lean methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related technical field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of plant operations, SAP, and reading schematics/blueprints.
• Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or TPM certification/experience.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing workflows to hit output targets safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Enforce OSHA guidelines, environmental rules, and internal safety programs on the shop floor.
• Build and manage the annual plant operating budget, control labor costs, and track P&L metrics.
• Ensure finished goods meet strict quality standards and lead root-cause analysis when defects occur.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM to minimize waste.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate department managers, shift supervisors, and support staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Leadership

Active floor presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related technical field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Aerospace or Electronics manufacturing background

Plant manager directs all daily facility operations, including production, safety compliance, quality control, and budgeting. They coordinate production schedules, manage profit and loss (P&L) performance, lead continuous improvement methods like Lean or Six Sigma, and supervise cross-functional teams and department managers.

Core Responsibilities

• Operations & Production: Direct manufacturing workflows to hit output targets safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA guidelines, environmental rules, and internal safety programs on the shop floor.
• Financial Management: Build and manage the annual plant operating budget, control labor costs, and track P&L metrics.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure finished goods meet strict quality standards and lead root-cause analysis when defects occur.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar manufacturing excellence systems to minimize waste.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate department managers, shift supervisors, and support staff.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
• Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or departmental management role.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of plant operations, ERP software (e.g., SAP), and reading manufacturing schematics or blueprints.
• Methodologies: Certified or experienced in Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, active floor presence, and cross-functional communication abilities.