Plant Manager - Safety-First Lean Ops Leader

Knauf; Shelbyville (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health facility

Medical, dental, vision from day one

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knauf North America, a leading insulation manufacturer, seeks a Plant Manager to lead safety-driven manufacturing operations with about 400 employees. You will drive operational excellence, employee engagement, and world-class practices while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes servant leadership, strategic staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and HR to align brand, culture, and objectives across the local site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads manufacturing facility with a primary focus on employee safety.
• Communicates company values, strategies, and objectives, leading by example.
• Drives employee engagement and retention through effective communication, recognition, and development programs.
• Selects, trains, develops, and empowers high-performing teams, ensuring succession planning and leadership development.
• Mentors and coach employees to enhance their skills and career growth, fostering a servant leadership approach.
• Closely partners with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration and forward-thinking.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Team coaching

Public speaking

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Knauf North America, a leading insulation manufacturer, seeks a Plant Manager to lead safety-driven manufacturing operations with about 400 employees. You will drive operational excellence, employee engagement, and world-class practices while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes servant leadership, strategic staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and HR to align brand, culture, and objectives across the local site.