Plant Manager

Precoat Metals; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coil coatings industry is seeking a Plant Manager in Weirton, WV. The ideal candidate will lead operational strategy, manage multiple shifts, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the plant. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while developing a strong team. This role requires a blend of leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in at least three different disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity.
• Manage plant P&L to ensure profitability.
• Develop and implement capital investment strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Certification

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Company Description

Since 1961, Precoat Metals (www.precoat.com) has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are able to achieve a "culture of excellence" through the hard work and talent of our team.

Job Description

Looking for an opportunity that will challenge you while you take the next step in your career? In this role, you will drive the success of Precoat Weirton through operational guidance of our plant strategy to meet customer needs. In collaboration with the Regional General Manager, you will lead the overall plant objectives, set production performance standards, and align the organization to achieve these standards. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety across all shifts. You will be responsible for managing multiple shifts of the plant’s employees and developing a team of frontline, supervisory, and management employees. Other responsibilities include:

1. Manage using metrics and proven management processes.
2. Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Employee Relations, Customer Service, and profitability.
3. Utilize Organizational Excellence tools for analytical problem solving.
4. Maintain a strategic overview while managing details to keep operations on track.
5. Develop and implement capital investment strategies.
6. Build strong customer relationships to understand their needs and demonstrate commitment.
7. Ensure complete Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance.
8. Manage plant P&L to ensure profitability while maintaining ethical standards.
9. Create a plant culture of urgency, employee involvement, and accountability.
10. Drive a true 6S culture.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with experience in at least three different disciplines (Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Customer Service, Six Sigma, etc.).

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience & education.
2. Six Sigma Certification is strongly preferred.
3. Experience in Front Line Supervision or Production Management.
4. Strong financial acumen and experience managing plant financials.
5. Experience managing both hourly and professional staff, with a focus on talent development.
6. Experience in the metals and coil coating/service center industry is a plus.
7. Proven ability in root cause analysis and problem solving.
8. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
9. Experience in SOP/WI development to ensure consistency.

Key Characteristics

• High integrity and mature leadership.
• Respected by peers and staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Motivational, energetic, and creative.
• Strategic and practical decision-maker.
• Entrepreneurial with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to delegate, follow-up, and hold others accountable.
• Results-oriented and process-driven.
• Willingness to take calculated risks and evaluate risks effectively.
• Change agent committed to best practices.
• Dedicated to minimizing downtime during outages.
• Capable of bringing ideas from concept to reality.
• Willing to accept full responsibility for the facility.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Mining

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