Plant Manager: Lead Lean Ops, Cut Costs & Meet Schedules

Essenti Talent; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks a Plant Manager in Storm Lake, IA to oversee all shop floor operations, drive cost efficiency, and meet production schedules while upholding top quality standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Management and 10+ years in manufacturing with at least 4 years in a supervisory capacity, plus strong leadership and financial controls across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Industrial Management.
• 10+ years in manufacturing with 4+ years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, cost controls, and labor relations.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Directs manufacture and assembly at optimum cost with quality standards.
• Meets scheduled delivery dates while minimizing WIP.
• Develops cost, scrap, and rework reduction programs.
• Controls production costs, inventory, shipping, and receiving.
• Oversees plant policies and the application to operations.
• Coordinates manufacturing schedules with sales requirements and capacity.
• Ensures raw materials availability for optimal efficiency.
• Maintains safety, environmental compliance, and plant security.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Cost Reduction

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Industrial Management

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks a Plant Manager in Storm Lake, IA to oversee all shop floor operations, drive cost efficiency, and meet production schedules while upholding top quality standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Management and 10+ years in manufacturing with at least 4 years in a supervisory capacity, plus strong leadership and financial controls across departments.