Plant Manager

Express Employment; North Dakota; On-site; USD 136,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment is seeking a Plant Manager in Grand Forks, ND, to lead a large-scale production facility during a growth phase. This hands-on, strategic leader will drive safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction while building leadership across the organization.

The role emphasizes turning around operations, implementing Lean and continuous improvement, and delivering measurable profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated success driving plant improvement, operational turnarounds, or significant performance gains.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience managing through change and creating a culture of accountability.
• Background in manufacturing, processing, packaging, industrial production, or related industries.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or operational excellence experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets and operational performance metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all plant operations
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction initiatives
• Lead operational turnaround and continuous improvement efforts
• Develop and execute plant strategies that improve performance and profitability
• Build, mentor, and develop leaders throughout the organization
• Establish a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence
• Utilize operational metrics and data to improve efficiency, reliability, and throughput
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across the business
• Manage operational budgets, capital projects, and resource planning
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operational excellence

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Plant Manager

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Salary: $136,000 - $206,000 + Bonus Potential

Are you a transformational manufacturing leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, improving operations, and driving results?

A well-established and growing manufacturer in the Grand Forks area is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a large-scale production facility through its next phase of growth and operational excellence. This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact on an organization while advancing your career with a company that values leadership, continuous improvement, and employee development.

We're looking for a hands-on leader who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo, build strong relationships across the organization, and create a culture of accountability, engagement, and performance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Executive-level visibility and influence

• Opportunity to lead meaningful operational transformation

• Strong compensation package with bonus potential

• Established facility with significant growth opportunities

• Ability to shape culture, processes, and long-term strategy

• Stable organization committed to investing in its people and operations

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all plant operations

• Drive safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction initiatives

• Lead operational turnaround and continuous improvement efforts

• Develop and execute plant strategies that improve performance and profitability

• Build, mentor, and develop leaders throughout the organization

• Establish a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence

• Utilize operational metrics and data to improve efficiency, reliability, and throughput

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across the business

• Manage operational budgets, capital projects, and resource planning

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or similar leadership role

• Demonstrated success driving plant improvement, operational turnarounds, or significant performance gains

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams

• Experience managing through change and creating a culture of accountability

• Background in manufacturing, processing, packaging, industrial production, or related industries

• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or operational excellence experience preferred

• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets and operational performance metrics

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred

Ideal Candidate

This role is designed for a high-energy, results-oriented leader who sees opportunity where others see challenges. The ideal candidate has a track record of improving operations, developing people, and delivering measurable results. They are a builder, a coach, and a strategic thinker who can lead from the front while inspiring others to achieve more.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where your leadership can truly make a difference- and where success can open doors to future growth- this is the role for you.

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