Plant Manager

Advantage Technical; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Rock Hill, SC. The role focuses on driving operational improvements, building a strong team, and fostering a collaborative, safety-first environment with potential for long-term employment.

You will oversee production, maintenance, quality, and safety while managing budgets, KPIs, and capital projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing and 5+ years in plant leadership, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience.
• 5+ years of plant or site leadership experience.
• Experience managing production, maintenance, safety, and operating budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and regulatory standards.
• Manage operating budgets, KPIs, and capital improvement projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Rock Hill, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to drive operational improvements, develop a strong team, and contribute to a collaborative, safety-focused work environment with the potential for long-term employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and regulatory standards.
• Manage operating budgets, KPIs, and capital improvement projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience.
• 5+ years of plant or site leadership experience.
• Experience managing production, maintenance, safety, and operating budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemical manufacturing or process industry experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing $10M+ operating budgets.
• Background in plant turnarounds, operational improvements, or capital projects.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits during the contract period; PTO and paid holidays are not provided during the contract assignment.