Plant Manager

Henry Schein; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision Coverage

401K Plan with Company Match

Generous Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Income Protection

Work Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Benefits

Worldwide Scholarship Program

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Henry Schein, Brasseler USA’s manufacturing operations in Savannah, GA, seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee production and operations for high-quality dental and medical devices. The role requires strong leadership, budget management, and a proven track record in lean process improvements.

The ideal candidate will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while maintaining compliance with GMP and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of increasing responsibility in regulated manufacturing or related environment.
• Proven leadership in a high growth and dynamic setting.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct site leadership for production and operations management.
• Ensure GMP, FDA and industry standards compliance.
• Develop budgets and manage labor, materials, and expenses.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean).
• Prepare and present financial and operational reports to leadership.
• Lead regulatory audits and support quality assurance collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Job description

Don't just work somewhere, join Brasseler and be a valued team member of a world-class health care organization!

Our Culture

Provides a safe and welcoming environment where team members can balance their lives and develop their careers. All people and experiences are valued and respected. Different perspectives are encouraged and lead to better results. This makes us who we are and enables us to be a world-class healthcare organization. All who join us are accountable to this charge.

Our Philosophy

Quality products sold with integrity has been the hallmark of Brasseler USA from the beginning. Brasseler USA’s strong reputation of providing high quality, clinician endorsed and innovative dental and medical instrumentation nationally has spanned over 40 years. We have been offering a full-range of products made in the USA since 1976. Many of our products are manufactured at our headquarters in Savannah, GA.

Explore our career opportunities below to learn more.

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of our manufacturing operations in Savannah, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and a proven track record of leadership and operational excellence. This position will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality dental and medical devices.

The role will drive a culture of operational excellence that will positively impact safety, quality and service improvements while reducing cost through various CI techniques including Lean. As a strategic location for manufacturing investment the role will drive site growth initiatives and investment strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic growth of the manufacturing facility, working in partnership with business partners and Henry Schein Manufacturing global organization to support business growth and supply chain excellence.
• Responsible for planning strategic investment at the site to enable growth and future manufacturing initiatives. Presenting business cases to drive investment.
• Site oversight for Production and Operations Management:
• Direct site leadership and teams on production output, product quality, and on-time shipping in a metric driven operation
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and other relevant industry standards.
• Design resource allocation effectively to achieve production goals.
• Build the organizational capabilities and the talent to support business requirements, both for today’s needs and forward looking forward to future projected growth
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the plant's budget, including labor, materials, and operational expenses.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
• Prepare and present financial and operational reports for leadership.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer requirements.
• Lead and participate in regulatory audits and inspections.

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• 12+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, supply chain operations.
• Able to manage relationships across a matrix reporting structure
• Proven leadership and management skills in a high growth and dynamic environment
• Proven ability to lead and drive change in a dynamic business environment
• Record of successfully introducing and implementing strategic initiatives in a manufacturing/supply chain environment preferred
• Budgeting and forecasting experience required
• Analytical skills for data review and process optimization

General Skills & Competencies

• Excellent management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand, interpret and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability
• Ability to plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
• Broad and wide-range of professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Ability to lead and develop virtual teams
• Outstanding in multiple technical and business skills

Minimum Work Experience

Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 3 or more years of management experience.

Preferred Education

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

Travel / Physical Demands

Travel typical less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

Benefits available include:

• Medical
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Generous Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Income Protection
• Work Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Benefits
• Worldwide Scholarship Program
• Volunteer Opportunities

Benefits may vary by location or status.

Henry Schein is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.