Plant Manager

Wastequip; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste equipment manufacturing seeks a Plant Manager for their Salisbury facility. The role involves overseeing operations, managing teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience and a strong background in manufacturing processes. This position offers the opportunity to drive performance and implement continuous improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, safety, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations including welding, fabrication, and installation.
• Maintain financial responsibility for plant operations and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Plant Manager will oversee all operational aspects of our Salisbury facility, leading cross-functional teams to drive results in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. This individual will also be responsible for managing the manufacturing department, production planning, financial performance, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily plant and manufacturing department operations, including welding, fabrication, painting, installation and many more.
• Champion a safety-first culture across the plant.
• Coach, develop, and manage direct reports to drive accountability and high performance.
• Maintain full financial responsibility for plant operations including development of annual operating plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Oversee production planning, tracking throughput to meet customer delivery requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels and staffing based on current demand and forecasted needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure delivery commitments and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and corporate standards.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Dynamic, cross-functional leader with a strong bias for action and results.
• Proven track record of driving performance through team engagement and process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex production issues in real time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and effective in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and proactively resolving issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, safety, and quality systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in waste equipment or heavy-duty manufacturing a plus.

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