Plant Manager

Jackson Furniture Industries; Myrtle (MS); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jackson Furniture Industries is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our furniture manufacturing operations in Mississippi. You will drive production, safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, and employee development to achieve performance goals.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, a track record of process improvement, and the ability to build a strong leadership team focused on accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, production, scheduling, or operations.
• 3+ years leading or supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsabilités

• Direct and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals, quality standards, and delivery expectations.
• Coordinate activities across departments to maximize productivity, efficiency, and workflow.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, control labor costs, and increase efficiency.
• Develop and monitor production goals, performance metrics, and procedures.
• Oversee equipment needs, maintenance coordination, and resource planning to support production demands.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors to ensure effective management of departments.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and collaboration between departments for smooth operations.
• Foster a safe, quality-focused, and continuous improvement culture.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Description du poste

Plant Manager – Furniture ManufacturingPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced, hands-on, and results-driven Plant Manager to lead our furniture manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to take ownership of plant performance, develop a strong leadership team, improve production processes, and make a direct impact on the success and growth of the facility.The Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, safety, quality, scheduling, cost management, and employee development. This individual will provide leadership and oversight to department supervisors across the facility, ensuring all departments work together to achieve production, quality, safety, and operational goals.The ideal candidate is a strong, people-focused leader with a solid manufacturing background who knows how to motivate teams, develop supervisors, improve processes, solve problems, and create a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality.Key ResponsibilitiesPlant Operations & ProductionDirect and oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery expectations are consistently met.Coordinate activities across departments to maximize productivity, efficiency, and workflow.Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, control labor costs, and increase operational efficiency.Develop and monitor production goals, performance metrics, and operational procedures.Oversee equipment needs, maintenance coordination, and resource planning to support production demands.Leadership & Employee DevelopmentProvide overall leadership, direction, and oversight to department supervisors across all areas of the manufacturing plant.Lead, coach, and develop supervisors to ensure effective management of their respective departments and teams.Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability for department supervisors.Monitor departmental performance and work with supervisors to address challenges, improve productivity, and achieve production goals.Oversee employee training and development initiatives to build a skilled, productive workforce.Promote teamwork, communication, and collaboration between departments to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations.Foster a positive work environment focused on employee engagement, accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.Cost Management & Financial PerformanceDevelop and manage plant budgets while maintaining effective cost controls.Identify opportunities to reduce labor and production costs without sacrificing quality or safety.Implement and maintain production cost tracking systems to evaluate manufacturing performance.Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and operating expenses to support profitability.Safety & QualityPromote a safe working environment and ensure employees follow established safety procedures.Maintain high standards for product quality and accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.Monitor production processes and implement improvements to reduce defects, waste, and product returns.Ensure the facility has the necessary supplies, equipment, and resources to maintain safe and efficient operations.Systems & Process ImprovementWork closely with office personnel to improve administrative processes, reporting systems, and documentation.Establish and maintain effective production records and reporting procedures.Stay current with manufacturing technology, equipment, and industry best practices.Support improvements to systems and processes that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer service.Perform other duties as needed to support the success of plant operations.Qualifications & ExperienceRequired Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, production, scheduling, or operations experience.Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.Demonstrated ability to lead supervisors and teams, manage performance, and drive operational results.Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Preferred Qualifications:5–7 years of manufacturing operations or production management experience.Previous Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or similar leadership experience.Experience in furniture manufacturing or a similar production environment.Experience managing multiple departments and supervising department leaders.Experience managing production costs, labor efficiency, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field is a plus, but equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.Key Skills & CompetenciesStrong leadership and team-building skills.Employee development and performance management.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong time management and organizational abilities.Manufacturing and operational knowledge.Results-oriented mindset.Problem-solving and continuous improvement.Attention to detail and accountability.What We OfferWe value our employees and offer a benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.Health Insurance available after 90 days.401(k) retirement plan available after one year.Paid vacation.Additional company benefits.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsThis position operates in a furniture manufacturing facility. The work environment may include exposure to airborne particles, fumes, moving mechanical equipment, vibration, and elevated noise levels.The position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands. Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be required.The ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds is required. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.