Plant Manager: Lead Lean Ops & Team Development (Relocation)

Jobot; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive Base Salary

Company paid health plan for employees

Flexible Hours

Very generous PTO

Dental and Vision, FSA, HSA

Small team, autonomy

Many more great perks!

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a North Louisiana manufacturing and service operation. You will own the P&L, drive Lean initiatives, and develop a high-performing leadership team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and profitability goals.

Relocation assistance is available for the right fit. You will partner with executive leadership to modernize processes, improve throughput, and build a culture of accountability and continuous learning across a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with responsibility for plant operations.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, production, quality, maintenance, and workforce development.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through process improvements rather than simply maintaining operations.
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to mentor leaders and influence plant culture.
• Strong communication skills and a visible leadership presence on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations with full responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability.
• Own the facility's P&L, budgeting, production planning, quality systems, maintenance, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S, process optimization, and operational standardization.
• Develop manufacturing strategies that improve throughput, consistency, and long-term operational performance.
• Build a culture centered around accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous learning.
• Coach and develop supervisors and department leaders while strengthening succession planning throughout the organization.
• Partner with executive leadership on automation initiatives and long-term capital improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards, including ISO requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

5S

Operational Excellence

Strategic Planning

People Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a North Louisiana manufacturing and service operation. You will own the P&L, drive Lean initiatives, and develop a high-performing leadership team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and profitability goals.

Relocation assistance is available for the right fit. You will partner with executive leadership to modernize processes, improve throughput, and build a culture of accountability and continuous learning across a skilled team.