Plant Manager, Composite Resources

Re:Build Manufacturing; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing in Rock Hill, SC, seeks a proven senior leader to drive the expansion of a new high-volume production facility and new capabilities. You will own the P&L, build budgets and plans, and guide a cross-functional team to deliver safe, quality, and profitable operations.

The role requires 15+ years in advanced manufacturing (aerospace/defense preferred), strong finance and strategic acumen, and a track record of large-scale capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, systems, supply chains, and regulatory environments.
• Experience with facility expansion and large-scale capital projects is preferred.
• Previous P&L responsibility and budgeting experience.
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of a new production facility for high-volume production and expansion of capabilities.
• Manage the P&L and develop budgets, financial plans, and performance metrics.
• Support the execution of commercial strategies and engagement with government relations and business development.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing cross-functional team (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR).
• Develop and implement operational strategies to meet production, quality, and profitability goals.
• Ensure deployment of production systems, workflows, and metrics for SQDC objectives.
• Support customer engagements to grow the book of business.
• Provide leadership for Re:Builders to ensure effective talent development and performance management.
• Own KPI performance and drive improvements in operating margins.
• Leverage Lean principles to sustain continuous improvement.
• Develop communication and engagement strategies to align teams.
• Lead budgeting and capacity planning and monitor financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Strategic Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Financial Analysis

Cross-Functional Leadership

Operations Excellence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

MBA or MS Engineering preferred

Job description

Who are Composite Resources and Re:Build Manufacturing?

Re:Build CR, LLC (Composite Resources), a Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC company, is an innovative, rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components and tooling located in Rock Hill, SC. Our constantly evolving portfolio of projects includes parts and assemblies for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. At Composite Resources, we embrace a culture defined by teamwork, ownership, and accountability.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

A proven leader who will lead the expansion of our business into a new facility, new capabilities, and new high-volume production as we continue to rapidly grow our product mix, customer engagements, team members and facilities footprint. The ideal candidate has operational experience with manufacturing at scale, strong business acumen, a continuous improvement mentality, excellent coaching and motivational skills. Experience with advanced manufacturing, composites, aerospace, and/or defense technology are a plus. Prior experience with facility expansion and large scale capital projects is also preferred, as is experience working in a complex environment that includes front-end engineering customer designs and requirements for production.

What you get to do

• Lead the launch of a new production facility for high volume production and expansion of technical capabilities, ensuring continuity of production for current high-volume product lines and launch of new business.
• Manage the P&L - develop budgets, financial plans, and performance metrics, giving regular updates on progress and critical path items. Use financial metrics effectively to drive business improvements.
• Support the execution of commercial strategies, including engagement with government relations and business development resources.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team with a strong, positive operating culture, including Operations, Engineering, Technical Development, Quality, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure a high level of performance.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, priorities, and activities to ensure delivery on customer commitments and attainment of production, quality, and profitability objectives.
• Ensure the deployment of effective production systems, workflows, and performance metrics to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) objectives are met.
• Support customer engagements to ensure the growth of our ongoing book of business.
• Provide leadership and management of Re:Builders to ensure effective selection, development, retention, and performance management of team members.
• Own ongoing performance KPIs and metrics and use them to drive improvement in operating performance and financial margins.
• Leverage Lean operating principles and tools to reinforce an operating culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement effective communication and engagement strategies to ensure teams are informed, aligned, and motivated to accomplish objectives.
• Lead budgeting and operations capacity planning for the business and monitor operational and financial metrics, take corrective actions where needed to support sustainable business growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence aligned with the Principles ofThe Re:Build Way.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering) strongly preferred.
• Over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or related sectors.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, systems, supply chains, and regulatory environments are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in planning and developing business opportunities and being responsible for complex technology projects.
• Previous P&L responsibility and experience developing and managing budgets and financial plans.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse collaborators.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit of Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.