Plant Manager - Manufacturing Operations
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management, process improvement, and team leadership, with a focus on maximizing efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant Operations: Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, inventory management, and quality assurance.
- Process Improvement: Implement and maintain Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
- Manufacturing Oversight: Supervise assembly, fabrication, and mechanical operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently met.
- Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance overall plant performance.
- Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop plant personnel while providing clear direction, setting expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
- Equipment & Troubleshooting: Oversee equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Problem-Solving: Develop practical solutions to manufacturing and operational challenges to support continuous improvement and production goals.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in plant management, manufacturing operations, or a similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and quality control.
- Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to oversee equipment maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support manufacturing operations.
- Hands-on approach to identifying challenges and developing practical, effective solutions, including fabrication-related solutions where required.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and the opportunity to lead a dynamic manufacturing team.