Plant Manager

TEEMA; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations in Pryor, Oklahoma. The role involves ensuring safety, developing business strategies, and fostering a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will have extensive manufacturing leadership experience and a relevant degree. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and operational success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Prior experience in the tissue manufacturing industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant-wide safety program and employee responsibilities.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for business unit.
• Develop employee-oriented culture emphasizing safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Plant Manager
Job ID: 79598
Location: Pryor, Oklahoma

What you will be doing:

Health & Safety

• Ensure that a plant-wide safety program is in place and that all employees are carrying out their responsibilities as described.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are taken to prevent hazardous conditions and behaviors.

Business Development & Operational Strategy

• Provide oversight and strategic direction to meet organizational objectives and ensure the fiscal health of the business unit.
• Develop business strategies to support operational functions and ensure profitability.
• Understand the marketplace, competition, and have knowledge of existing and prospective customers.
• Set, monitor, and align business goals through key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to implement optimization projects specific to your unit.

People Management

• Develop an employee-oriented culture emphasizing safety, quality, continuous improvement, retention, employee development, and high performance.
• Create a workplace culture aligned with the organization's vision and values.
• Foster teamwork and unity among department members.
• Provide exemplary leadership to support a team of Supervisory and Management staff, as well as other personnel.
• Conduct performance feedback sessions regularly.

General Plant Administration & Analysis Functions

• Ensure the execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure sufficient resources are allocated for safety equipment, tools, and training.
• Monitor inventory levels.
• Implement cost control initiatives, including managing overtime, direct labor, and costs.
• Manage capital expenditures.
• Maintain and analyze operational reports to identify gaps and operational needs.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Prior experience in the tissue manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

For more information about TEEMA and to explore other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com.