Plant Manager | Safety, Quality & Growth Leader

MATTR; Tipton (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision with HSA

401(k) with company match

Incentive bonus plans

Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on fitness and travel

Job summary

MATTR is seeking a dynamic Operational Leader for our Tipton, Iowa facility. Lead a ~90-person team to elevate safety, quality, and productivity on the plant floor. Drive incident prevention, problem solving, and leadership development while ensuring reliable operations and growth.

You will oversee safety culture, quality excellence, and cross-functional leadership to deliver on key metrics and cost controls in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operational environments.
• Experience leading teams with high visibility on the plant floor.
• Demonstrated career progression and strong tenure.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture with a strong, visible presence on the plant floor.
• Lead incident prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Drive employee accountability and ownership for safety performance.
• Improve product quality and reduce quality escapes while scaling production.
• Lead, engage, and influence a diverse workforce of approximately 90 employees.
• Drive production growth and increased output targets; improve throughput and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to cost control and financial decision-making with strong business acumen.
• Support plant scaling initiatives while maintaining operational stability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Hands-on leadership

Career progression

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

MATTR is seeking a dynamic Operational Leader for our Tipton, Iowa facility. Lead a ~90-person team to elevate safety, quality, and productivity on the plant floor. Drive incident prevention, problem solving, and leadership development while ensuring reliable operations and growth.

You will oversee safety culture, quality excellence, and cross-functional leadership to deliver on key metrics and cost controls in a growing manufacturing environment.