Plant Manager - Dover

Uzin Utz North America; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental benefit options

401(k) with company match

Company technology and tools

Three weeks PTO

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to run our Dover, DE plant, owning safety, quality, cost, and team development.

With 5+ years managing operations in process or batch environments, you will lead a 15-person team, manage budgets and capital projects, and work across Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Finance. A degree in engineering or business and a Green Belt are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Lean, Six Sigma and 5S are essential for process improvement.
• Strong safety mindset and leadership of a 15-person team.
• Budgeting, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Run the Dover, DE plant with ownership of safety, quality, cost and throughput.
• Lead a small team of ~15, manage budgets and capital projects, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Finance to align objectives.

Job description

Work Location: Dover, DE (on-site)
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: VP, Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirements: 10 - 15%

Who We Are Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on manufacturing leader to run our Dover, DE plant and own everything from safety and quality to cost and team development. You have 5+ years managing operations in a process or batch manufacturing environment (construction materials, engineered mortars, or food are a plus), along with solid maintenance management experience. You're fluent in Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S, and you use them to cut waste and improve throughput. You're comfortable leading a small, close-knit team of about 15, managing budgets and capital projects, and working across Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Finance. A degree in engineering, business, or a related field, a Green Belt, and project management experience are all pluses. Most of all, you lead by example on safety, communicate clearly, and stay calm when things change.

Why You Should Apply

This is a true general-manager role: you'll run your own site with real ownership over operations, budget, and people, reporting directly to the VP of Operations. With a team of about 15, you'll see the impact of your decisions every day and have the chance to build a strong culture around safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll shape the plant's capital projects, sourcing, and long-range planning, and you'll work closely with leadership at Uzin Utz North America. If you want a role where you can lead from the floor and make a visible difference, this is it.

What You Need to Be Successful

To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong safety mindset and the discipline to hold yourself and your team to it every day. You should be a sharp problem solver who can gather the facts, weigh alternatives, and make timely decisions when production, maintenance, or supply issues come up, all while staying composed under pressure. Clear, plain-language communication is essential, whether you're coaching an operator, aligning with Planning and Procurement, or presenting plant performance to the VP of Operations. You'll also need to be comfortable with numbers and budgets, driving cost savings and tracking KPIs, and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, with SAP PP and MRP experience as a bonus. Finally, you'll need to be adaptable and people-focused: someone who can manage change, develop talent, and stay hands-on in a plant environment that requires PPE, regular lifting, and time on your feet.

Who We Are

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Since 1911, Uzin Utz SE has been a global innovator in product systems for flooring installation and maintenance. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across all levels of our organization.

In the United States and Canada, Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brand names, delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.

• Competitive base compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with generous employer contribution
• Employer-paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental benefit options available
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Company technology and business tools
• Three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays in 2026

Uzin Utz North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If hired, employees will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Uzin Utz North America participates in E-Verify where required by law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process upon request.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.