Plant Manager

Socket.dev; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all manufacturing operations in Indiana. You will lead production planning, quality control, safety, maintenance, and personnel management, reporting to the VP of Operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and proven leadership in driving operational excellence. Responsibilities include optimizing schedules, controlling costs, fostering continuous improvement, ensuring ISO/Six Sigma quality compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s engineering degree or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Plant Manager.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma/ISO quality systems.
• Proficient with manufacturing software and ERP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily production activities to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production schedules, manage budgets and staffing, optimize resources to meet targets.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards; conduct safety audits and corrective actions.
• Recruit, train, and supervise production staff, including supervisors and line workers.
• Foster a positive work culture, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Communicate with upper management on plant performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Management Systems

ERP software

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, including production, production scheduling, quality control, safety, maintenance, and personnel management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and possess excellent leadership and organizational skills. The Plant Manager will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan and oversee daily production activities to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes.


• Monitor production schedules, manage production budgets and scheduling personnel, and optimize resources to meet production targets.


• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce production costs.


• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.


• Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.


• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Recruit, train, and supervise production staff, including supervisors and line workers.


• Foster a positive work culture, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations.


• Manage staffing levels and schedule employees to meet production demands.


• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement to ensure adequate raw materials and supplies.


• Optimize inventory turnover and minimize waste.


• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to streamline material flow.


• Communicate regularly with upper management to provide updates on plant performance, challenges, and opportunities.


• Prepare and present reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and production metrics.


• Maintain strict quality control standards and ensure products meet or exceed quality specifications.


• Address and resolve quality issues promptly to maintain product integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).


• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Plant Manager or similar role in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong leadership and team-building skills.


• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.).


• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and ERP systems.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

COMPETENCIES

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer loyalty, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures customer commitments are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, and responds timely to internal customers.

COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY

• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening skills.


• Collaboration skillset in developing aligned objectives and plans.

DECISION-MAKING/JUDGMENT

• Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses the root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, and communicates decisions to others.

VISION & VALUES

• Supports values and daily actions and decisions, communicates vision and values to others, generates enthusiasm, and incorporates vision when planning.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a fast-paced manufacturing management setting with frequent interruptions. Duties require standing and walking for long periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

OTHER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.