Plant Manager

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand plc in Mocksville, NC, seeks a Plant Manager who drives safety, Lean execution and financial performance. You will translate plant goals into clear KPIs and empower teams in materials, machining, assembly, shipping, and warehousing.

As senior plant leader, you will coach employees, champion continuous improvement, and lead change management across functions. You will own the operating plan and collaborate with product management, HR, and procurement to meet delivery, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Admin; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10+ years of operations experience across materials, machining, assembly, or quality.
• 5+ years of direct plant management in a multi-product industrial or automotive setting.
• ERP implementation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, Lean principles, financial and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, resource, and deliver products and key projects across functions (product management, HR, procurement).
• Use KPIs and action plans for daily management of materials, quality, machining, assembly, shipping/receiving, warehousing.
• Build a culture rooted in safety and quality.
• Lead transformational change aligned with business strategies.
• Develop and coach employees to sustain improvements across the plant.
• Strengthen the plant quality system to enhance customer satisfaction and yield.
• Oversee maintenance, facilities, and manufacturing engineering and capital projects.
• Guide teams in capital planning, materials management, and productivity improvements.
• Own and manage the annual operating plan in line with financial forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

ERP/ERP implementation

Budgeting/financial

Project management

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Admin

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

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.
• 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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Equal Opportunity Employment

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.