Plant Manager

Capitalmarketsp; Mississippi; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee its largest production site. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of implementing Lean practices. This mid-senior level role involves managing daily operations, driving continuous improvements, and ensuring team accountability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in fast-paced manufacturing operations.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations focusing on quality and safety.
• Implement continuous improvement methods using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Manage plant KPIs and oversee team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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We're looking for a hands-on Plant Manager with 7+ years of experience running fast-paced manufacturing operations. This role reports directly to our VP of Operations and oversees our largest production site. Strong leadership is a must—this is a high-visibility role with real impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day plant operations—quality, safety, and production targets are your top priorities.
• Own team performance: coach, train, and hold your people accountable.
• Run lean—implement and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools (belt certification is a bonus).
• Partner with vendors and manage quality issues head-on.
• Tackle scheduling, shift coverage, and production bottlenecks—may require rotating hours to cover all shifts.
• Keep an eye on the details: plant walks, audits, safety checks, and production metrics.
• Report KPIs, lead team meetings, and track key actions through completion.
  
  

What You Bring

• Proven plant leadership in a high-volume manufacturing setting
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices
• Strong people management—able to lead from the floor, not just from the office.
• Familiarity with vendor relationships and quality systems (ISO a plus).
• Solid problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable with flexible hours and shift visibility.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• Background in AD environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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