Plant Manager

Rex Materials of Virginia, LLC; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Materials of Virginia, LLC is looking for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at our Virginia Plant. The role involves ensuring operational efficiency, leading strategic projects, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of plant management experience, a proven track record in achieving KPIs, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can drive continuous improvement and influence the company’s success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of plant management experience within an industrial market sector.
• Full P&L responsibility for a manufacturing operation with annual revenues of at least $15 million.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering improvements across multiple key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate operations across the Virginia Plant.
• Ensure the utilization of best manufacturing practices.
• Drive budgeted financial performance and annual cost reduction goals.

Skills

Plant management experience

Lean manufacturing

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

ISO 9001 management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate operations across the Virginia Plant, ensuring alignment of processes, standards, and results.
• Ensure the plant delivers on key performance indicators while leveraging synergies between other vacuum forming plants.
• Ensure the utilization of best manufacturing practices and consistent execution of operating procedures.
• Drive rigorous daily/weekly/monthly management system, ensuring plant meets/beat key KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery, improvement, and people.
• Translate regional operations strategy into plant‑level Must‑Win Battle Plans with clearly defined goals.
• Lead the implementation of strategic projects such as capital investments, product transfers, and capability expansion.
• Align resources and capabilities to support business growth, customer expectations, and future capacity requirements.
• Develop and execute the annual business plan in support of overall company objectives.
• Partner with commercial, R&D, and new product introduction functions in new product development, product launches, and improvements.
• Lead safety for the plant with rigor and conviction, consistent with safety as our number one value.
• Standardize EHS processes and ensure proactive risk management through audits, behavioural safety, and training.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Oversee environmental management performance, including waste reduction, emission control, regulatory compliance, and site‑level sustainability initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional risk management efforts, identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, environmental, and compliance risks across the facilities.
• Maintain an effective property conservation program encompassing fire protection, emergency preparedness, loss control, preventive maintenance, finished goods supplies, and fixed asset inventory management and control.
• Drive budgeted financial performance and annual cost reduction goals, ensuring collaboration with plant finance.
• Drive capital planning and ensure ROI on investment projects realized.
• Build and execute weekly/monthly financial forecasts; develop and analyze financial walks with corrective actions to meet commitments.
• Lead and coach the plant leadership team, creating strong accountability and performance‑oriented culture.
• Build plant leadership capability, including succession planning and development of future leaders.
• Drive effective organizational design and workforce planning to support operational needs and future growth.
• Own recruitment, selection, and onboarding process for key site roles, ensuring right talent hired and aligned with culture and capability requirements.
• Ensure consistent product quality and customer service levels.
• Partner with commercial and regional quality team to support new product launches and resolve customer issues efficiently.
• Lead customer audits and ensure plants maintain required certifications (ISO, IATF, etc.).
• Champion robust problem‑solving techniques and methodologies to ensure sustainable improvements.
• Drive cost efficiency, ensuring delivery of annual financial targets related to conversion costs, material usage, waste, and labour productivity.
• Lead and embed a continuous improvement culture, using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving to eliminate waste and optimise process flow.
• Identify, prioritise, and execute cost‑saving initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, measurable impact, and sustainable results.
• Oversee local purchasing activity, ensuring alignment with strategic sourcing, cost control, and supplier performance expectations.
• Partner with corporate and regional teams to leverage economies of scale, manage vendor relationships, and support make‑vs‑buy decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of plant management experience within an industrial market sector.
• Full P&L responsibility for a manufacturing operation with annual revenues of at least $15 million.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering improvements across multiple key performance indicators in a complex or matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing and operational excellence systems and tools.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to see cause and effect between operational decisions and financial outcomes.
• Hands‑on experience implementing ISO 9001 or equivalent management systems.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire, engage, and hold teams accountable.
• Highly analytical and data‑driven, capable of interpreting metrics and results to drive fact‑based decision‑making.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Skilled in talent selection, team development, and succession planning.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) and ability to interact with all levels of the plant and wider organization.

Work Schedule: Requires onsite attendance.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.