Plant Manager

Software Placement Group; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a Plant Manager to lead administrative and production operations for a conveyor belt systems manufacturer. This high-level role directs a management team to ensure safe, timely, and quality production in a demanding environment.

You will plan, organize and control production, cost resources, and ensure SOPs meet ISO 9001 standards while driving continuous improvement and training across the workforce. This is an on-site, full-time leadership role.

Qualifications

• Five+ years supervisory/managerial experience required.
• Mechanical or industrial engineering experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop production schedules and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, control, and evaluate plant admin and production operations.
• Develop procedures to optimize materials, labor, and equipment use.
• Coordinate ISO 9001 production reporting and quality/safety inspections.
• Set maintenance schedules for machines and equipment.
• Hire and train staff on machines, processes, and safety.
• Submit reports to senior management and attend trainings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Education

HS/GED

College/University Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Quebec, QC | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 40+ flexible schedule including weekends on short notice

Overview

An established manufacturer of conveyor belt systems for the mining and tunneling industries is seeking a Plant Manager to lead its administrative support and production operations. This high-level managerial role directs a functional management team to ensure timely, safe, and quality-driven manufacturing.

What you'll do

• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate plant administrative and production operations to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, quality assurance, and safety procedures
• Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to cost-effectively use materials, labor, and equipment to meet production demands
• Develop and coordinate production and quality/safety inspection reporting procedures to facilitate adherence to production requirements and ISO 9001 standards
• Develop and coordinate machine/equipment maintenance schedules to facilitate cost-effective manufactured goods production
• Hire and supervise training of employees in the use of machines/equipment and production processes through the management team
• Submit required reporting to senior management
• Attend corporate training sessions to acquire innovative procedures to maintain a competitive edge in production operations

Required qualifications

• HS/GED required
• Five (5) Years Supervisory/Managerial Experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience required
• Proficient ability to understand instructions and underlying principles of production operations, including mechanical engineering comprehension, to reason and make judgments to meet deadlines in a high-volume production environment
• Proficient organizational skills to develop and implement production schedules and maintain adequate inventory of raw materials and finished products to meet customer demand
• Proficient ability to implement quality/safety procedures and guidelines during all phases of production operations
• Proficient verbal/written communication skills to present information or ideas clearly to personnel at all levels of administrative support, production operations, and senior management
• Proficient information gathering and monitoring skills to facilitate effective, unbiased decision making and problem solving
• Proficient mathematical ability to manage production budgets
• Fundamental computer skills (Microsoft Office) with knowledge of management software
• Dependability to be consistently at work and on time, with ability to work a 40+ flexible schedule on short notice including weekends
• A team mentality with the ability to organize and coordinate the work of others
• Near/far vision and multiple limb coordination with light/medium (5-20 lbs) lifting capability during normal phase duties
• Ability to sit or stand as needed to perform job duties

Preferred qualifications

• College/University Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Stamping and Forming Equipment preferred
• ISO 9001 experience a plus

Why this role

This is a high-level managerial opportunity to lead production operations and a management team in the manufacture of conveyor belt systems for the mining and tunneling industries, ensuring timely production and safe working conditions.