Plant Manager

Pacific International Executive Search; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International is partnering with a world leading manufacturer in semiconductors and electronics to identify a Plant Manager for a high expansion facility in the United States. This role leads site manufacturing end-to-end, including operations, engineering, quality and safety, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

The successful candidate will mentor a cross-functional leadership team and champion Lean and continuous improvement while partnering with senior leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience and 5+ years in people leadership.
• Prior Plant Manager or senior Operations Manager experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or related technical field.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S and Operational Excellence.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, specialty chemical, aerospace, or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Proven ability to develop teams and drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead site manufacturing end-to-end across operations, engineering, capital projects, quality, and safety.
• Drive metrics for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and mentor a cross-functional leadership team.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to execute long-term strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support customer success and growth.
• Manage site operating budgets and contribute to profitability.
• Sponsor capital investments and capacity expansion.
• Foster accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Operations

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Quality or related technical field

Job description

Pacific International is partnering with a world leading manufacturer that is growing exponentially in semiconductors and electronics. They are looking to identify a Plant Manager for a high expansion facility. This is a highly visible site leadership role responsible for driving safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while leading a well-established manufacturing operation through its next phase of growth and stability.

Given the growth and visibility of the site, there is strong progression opportunities for regional or corporate leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will lead site manufacturing end to end including operations, engineering, capital projects, quality, and safety
• Driving key metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional leadership team.
• Champion continuous improvement, operational excellence, and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to execute long-term business and operational strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support customer success and business growth.
• Manage site operating budgets and contribute to broader business performance and profitability goals.
• Sponsor capital investment, capacity expansion, and site growth projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing; 5+ years of experience in people leadership
• Prior Plant Manager experience preferred; strong Operations Managers will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or related technical field
• Best Practice company experience (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Operational Excellence)
• Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations, including multi-line, continuous, discrete, or semi-continuous environments.
• Experience within semiconductor, electronics, specialty chemical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or other quality-driven manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven ability to develop teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change.

About Pacific International:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Pacific International Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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