Plant Manager

Ingersoll-Rand; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Robust 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll-Rand is seeking a Plant Manager to lead operational excellence and enhance financial performance. You will drive safety, establish measurable KPIs, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

This role involves oversight of manufacturing functions and requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related fields with 7–10 years of operations experience.

Our benefits include health care options, a robust 401(k) plan, and paid time off to support your well-being.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of operations experience across materials management, machining, assembly, or quality.
• 5+ years of direct plant management experience in multi-product industrial or automotive manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading materials transformation and ERP implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner across functions to plan and deliver products.
• Use KPIs to drive effective daily management.
• Build an engaged, high-performing culture rooted in safety.

Skills

customer focus

Lean principles

financial execution

operational execution

relationship building

team development

inventory management

problem-solving

change management

strategic thinking

project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration

Master’s preferred

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

APICS

ISO

Oracle ERP

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is a customer-focused and employee-centered leader responsible for driving safety, operational excellence and financial performance. In this role, you establish clear goals and a compelling vision for the plant, equipping teams with the coaching, support, and resources needed to excel across all operational functions—including materials management, machining, assembly, shipping/receiving, and warehousing.

You translate business unit and supply chain strategies into measurable KPIs and ensure they are monitored and acted on daily. You recognize and celebrate team achievements related to customer delivery, quality, engagement, cost management, health and safety, and environmental performance.

You hold your team accountable while helping them navigate challenges through strong communication, a hands-on leadership presence, and solid analytical and organizational skills. As the senior leader of the facility, you champion continuous improvement by applying Lean principles and leading effective change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner across functions—including product management, HR, and procurement to plan, resource, and deliver products and key projects.
• Use KPIs and action plans to drive effective daily management across materials, quality, machining, assembly, shipping/receiving, and warehousing.
• Build an engaged, inclusive, high-performing culture rooted in safety and quality.
• Lead transformational change aligned with business unit strategies.
• Develop and coach employees while strengthening people and process capabilities to support sustainable improvement.
• Maintain a proactive, zero-injury safety environment.
• Strengthen the plant quality system to enhance customer satisfaction, DPPM, first-pass yield, and warranty performance.
• Respond proactively to customer needs, including delivery requirements, schedule adjustments, and special instructions.
• Oversee maintenance, facilities, and manufacturing engineering, including process improvements, facility upgrades, and capital projects.
• Guide plant teams in capital planning, materials management, and productivity improvements across labor and overhead.
• Own and manage the annual operating plan in alignment with business financial forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10+ years of operations experience across materials management, machining, assembly, or quality; machining experience a plus.
• 5+ years of direct plant management in a multi-product industrial or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading materials transformation; ERP implementation experience preferred.
• Required capabilities: customer focus, Lean principles, financial and operational execution, relationship building, team development, inventory management, problem-solving, change management, strategic thinking, and project management.
• Helpful certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, APICS, ISO, Oracle ERP.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.