Plant Manager

ZipRecruiter; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coil coatings industry is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee its operations in Weirton. This role involves managing production performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing a skilled team. Ideal candidates should have extensive manufacturing experience, leadership capabilities, and a relevant degree. The position promises a challenging environment where the successful candidate will contribute significantly to the operational success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience across multiple disciplines.
• Experience managing both hourly and professional employees.
• Proven ability in root cause analysis and implementing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational strategy and manage plant objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and implement capital investment strategies.

Skills

Quality Management

Problem Solving

Team Development

Financial Acumen

Communication

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Organizational Excellence tools

Job description

Job Description

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 of 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 managerial staff. Other responsibilities will include:

• Manage using metrics and a proven management experience & process.
• Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Employee Relations, Customer Service, and profitability.
• Drive analytical problem solving using Organizational Excellence tools.
• Manage at a strategic level that allows staff growth while maintaining oversight of operational details.
• Develop and implement capital investment strategies.
• Build strong customer relationships to understand their needs and demonstrate commitment.
• Ensure complete Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance.
• Manage plant P&L to ensure profitability while maintaining ethical standards.
• Create a plant culture emphasizing urgency, employee involvement, and accountability.
• Drive a true 6S culture.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of manufacturing experience across at least 3 disciplines (Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Customer Service, Six Sigma, etc.).

• BS degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience & education.
• Six Sigma Certification strongly preferred.
• Front Line Supervision or Production Management experience required.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing plant financials.
• Experience managing both hourly and professional employees, with talent development skills.
• Experience in the metals and coil coating/service center industry is a plus.
• Proven ability in root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet goals and deadlines.
• Experience in SOP/WI writing for consistency and efficiency.

Key leadership characteristics include:

• Highest integrity and maturity.
• Respect from peers and staff.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Passionate, energetic, and motivating.
• Creative with a penchant for innovative solutions.
• Strategic yet practical with business judgment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic.
• Ability to delegate, follow-up, and hold people accountable.
• Process-driven and results-oriented.
• Willingness to take calculated risks and evaluate them effectively.
• Change agent seeking best practices.
• Committed to minimizing downtime during outages.
• Ability to translate ideas from concept to reality.
• Willing to accept full responsibility for the facility.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

INDHP

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Precoat Metals is a Drug-Free Workplace.