Plant Manager

The Judge Group, INC.; Sistersville (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, focusing on production, quality, safety, maintenance and continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role suits a professional with a strong mechanical engineering background, experience in precision manufacturing, PLC-controlled systems, and ERP platforms. You will direct lean initiatives, mentor supervisors and drive KPI improvements such as OEE and on-time delivery, while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 15+ years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in plant leadership or operations management.
• Proven success in precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, automation, manufacturing equipment, and controls.
• Extensive ERP system experience for planning, scheduling, inventory management, and reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and continuous cost improvement efforts.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, inventory, shipping/receiving, and facility management.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and profitability.
• Manage, mentor, and develop supervisors, managers, and production teams.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage plant budgets, capital projects, and cost-reduction programs.
• Support automation efforts and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment when necessary.
• Utilize ERP systems for production planning, scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, and reporting.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, equipment, and production issues.

Skills

PLC systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

PLC control systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Plant Manager

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive excellence across production, quality, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a professional with a strong mechanical engineering background, experience in precision manufacturing, knowledge of PLC-controlled systems, and expertise with ERP platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, inventory, shipping/receiving, and facility management.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and profitability.
• Manage, mentor, and develop supervisors, managers, and production teams.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage plant budgets, capital projects, and cost-reduction programs.
• Support automation efforts and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment when necessary.
• Utilize ERP systems for production planning, scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, and reporting.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, equipment, and production issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 15+ years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in plant leadership or operations management.
• Proven success in precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, automation, manufacturing equipment, and controls.
• Extensive ERP system experience for planning, scheduling, inventory management, and reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and continuous cost improvement efforts.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
• Six Sigma certification and/or advanced continuous improvement training.
• Experience with CNC machining, metal fabrication, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and manufacturing automation technologies.

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