Plant Manager

Movement Search & Delivery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Manager in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves overseeing the Operations team and driving strategies for manufacturing metal castings. Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a bachelor's degree in business or engineering, and 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience is required.
• Experience in plant responsibility (management or operations) preferred.
• Metal Fabrication or machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations team overseeing manufacturing processes.
• Drive strategies to meet performance goals.
• Implement Continuous Improvement strategies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Process improvement skills

Knowledge of metal castings quality standards

Expertise in production planning

Lean methodologies

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Movement Search & Delivery

This range is provided by Movement Search & Delivery. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Compensation Target:

• 175-190K base
• 55-65K cash bonus annually

Keys to the role:

• Metal Fabrication or machining experience preferred (Castings or casting repair experience is ideal)
• 3+ years of prior plant responsibility (management or operations)

Position Summary

The Plant Manager leads the Operations team, overseeing manufacturing, production control, facilities, and equipment for metal castings production and repair. They drive strategies to meet daily, monthly, and annual performance goals while implementing Continuous Improvement for long-term success.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Knowledge of metal castings quality standards.
• Expertise in production planning and Lean methodologies.
• Ability to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost metrics.
• Adaptable to changing priorities with strong multitasking skills.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, financial, and production tracking tools.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced manufacturing settings.

Desired Skills

• Self‑motivated, collaborative team player.
• Experience with metal castings processes.
• Knowledge of budgeting, Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven project management and program execution skills.
• Leadership in metal castings or related industries.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering; MS/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Student loan assistance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

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