Plant Manager

DSJ Global; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Manufacturing Plant Manager for the St. Joseph facility to lead all aspects of plant operations, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, employee development, and continuous improvement to meet financial and operational objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience managing large manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment, driving Lean initiatives across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Warehouse functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with plant/ multi-department ops.
• Experience leading salaried and hourly teams in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production, maintenance, quality, safety, and metrics.
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement initiatives experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Warehouse functions.
• Develop and manage plant performance through KPIs focused on productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline leaders while fostering accountability and operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Operational excellence

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging solutions, is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations at its St. Joseph facility. This individual will be responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the plant meets operational and financial objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience managing large manufacturing teams and delivering results in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all plant operations, including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Warehouse functions.
• Develop and manage plant performance through KPIs focused on productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline leaders while fostering accountability and operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with responsibility for plant or multi-department operations.
• Proven experience leading salaried and hourly teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production, maintenance, quality systems, safety programs, and operational performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.