Plant Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and personal time

Annual bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a Plant Manager for a Portland-area facility to oversee day-to-day operations, lead teams, and drive growth and profitability.

This hands-on leadership role requires managing multiple shifts, P&L, budgets, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance to meet expectations and financial targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, processing, or related environment.
• Proven P&L and budget management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a multi-shift industrial operation.
• Oversee production scheduling, staffing, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Manage plant P&L, budgets, expenses, margins, and profitability.
• Develop short- and long-term operational forecasts and improvement plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

KPIs

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Communication

People management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Portland, OR Area | $120,000–$140,000 Base Salary + Bonus | Onsite

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is a well-established organization operating a large-scale industrial facility in the Portland area. The company has a strong reputation for operational excellence, customer service, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the facility's day-to-day operations and lead the organization toward continued growth, efficiency, and profitability.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership position for an individual who enjoys being actively involved in the operation, developing teams, solving problems, and driving measurable results.

The ideal candidate will bring experience leading a manufacturing, industrial, processing, or other complex operational environment. Direct experience within the company's specific industry is not required for the right operational leader.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership for a multi‑shift industrial operation
• Establish and monitor operational goals, KPIs, budgets, and performance targets
• Lead and develop supervisors, team leads, specialists, and production personnel
• Oversee production schedules, staffing, workflow, and operational efficiency
• Manage plant P&L, budgets, expenses, margins, and profitability
• Develop short‑and long‑term operational forecasts and improvement plans
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and profitability
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Promote and maintain a strong safety‑first culture
• Partner with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are met
• Monitor equipment, processes, and overall facility performance
• Maintain a highly visible presence on the production floor
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial operations, processing, or a related environment
• Experience managing multiple departments and/or shifts
• Proven P&L and budget management experience
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring KPIs
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Experience with safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Strong communication and people‑management skills
• Hands‑on leadership approach with the ability to work effectively at both the management and frontline levels

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $120,000–$140,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and personal time

WHY JOIN?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant operation and have a direct impact on people, production, safety, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

The organization offers a collaborative environment, strong leadership support, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make meaningful improvements within a complex operation.