Plant Manager

Morton Buildings; Winfield (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical/dental/prescription

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401k Opportunity

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to oversite plant operations, schedule the weekly workflow, and lead a cross-functional team. Emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of supervisory experience, with strong communication and process-improvement skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; safety-focused leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plant operations and weekly scheduling.
• Maintains inventory and interfaces with purchasing for demand.
• Directs talent assessment, development, and headcount planning.
• Ensures safety compliance and promotes safe operations.

Skills

Supervisory/management leadership

Safety awareness

Interpersonal & communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in manufacturing

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Plant Manager is a full-time position responsible for plant oversite, ensuring buildings are manufactured and delivered according to safety and quality standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Oversees plant operations, setting the weekly plant schedule, providing direction to departmental supervisors, and ensuring that operating procedures support the delivery of a quality product on-time and on-budget.
• Establishes and maintains correct and adequate inventory levels for the facility, interacting with corporate purchasers regarding anticipated needs.
• Maintains adequate headcount to meet production needs, performing interviews, and overseeing the assessment, selection, and development of talent.
• Directs cross-functional collaboration and communication to provide a positive construction experience for employees and customers.
• Serves as a safety advocate for Morton Buildings, Inc., exhibiting a constant awareness of safety requirements, addressing safety incidents within the plant, and promoting safe operations within the production area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years supervisory and/or management experience
• Purchasing and inventory management experience, preferred
• Proven process improvement efforts and results achieved
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross functional groups
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow
• Dedicated to creating a workplace environment that is safe, organized, productive and enjoyable
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EEOC and DOT regulations
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills

Benefits

• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 401k Opportunity
• ESOP Retirement Program

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.