Plant Manager — Operational Excellence & Safety Leader

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC in Sioux Falls seeks a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing site, ensuring safe, high-performing operations and outstanding customer service. You will align manufacturing, safety, quality, materials, maintenance, and continuous improvement to meet business goals.

You will develop talent, foster accountability, drive lean initiatives, and partner with engineering, supply chain, and finance to deliver cost targets while growing the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline required.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading a manufacturing operation or major functional area.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.
• ISO 9001 manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for all manufacturing operations at the Sioux Falls facility.
• Foster a culture where safety is the highest priority by ensuring compliance with company policies and safety initiatives.
• Lead and develop team members through coaching, performance management, recognition, and employee development.
• Drive operational excellence by achieving performance targets for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Establish clear operational priorities and ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while meeting customer commitments.
• Monitor plant performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, Human Resources, and Finance to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning activities including staffing, scheduling, training, and succession planning.
• Develop and manage the plant operating budget, including labor, overtime, inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC in Sioux Falls seeks a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing site, ensuring safe, high-performing operations and outstanding customer service. You will align manufacturing, safety, quality, materials, maintenance, and continuous improvement to meet business goals.

You will develop talent, foster accountability, drive lean initiatives, and partner with engineering, supply chain, and finance to deliver cost targets while growing the business.