Plant Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Safety

iNRCORE

Ammendale (MD)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Paid Holidays and generous PTO

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

iNRCORE Group is seeking a Plant Manager for our Beltsville, MD facility. You will lead day-to-day production operations, optimize resources, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires a strong, data-driven leader with hands-on execution in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing/plant leadership, a track record of developing teams, and a broad understanding of production, maintenance, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in production or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of production, maintenance, finance, and workforce management.
Proven experience driving process improvements for efficiency and productivity.
Ability to adapt structures, processes, and priorities to changing business demands.
Solid working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry compliance standards.
Experience using business and manufacturing management systems (e.g., SAP, ERP, CRM).
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
Results-oriented mindset balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Experience in fast-paced or evolving environments and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage daily plant operations for efficient workflow and productivity.
Serve as the primary operational leader for the facility, escalating complex issues to the General Manager as needed.
Allocate labor, materials, and equipment to maximize output and asset utilization.
Partner with senior leadership to implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
Monitor plant performance and initiate corrective actions regarding safety, quality, or efficiency.
Lead, hire, coach, and develop production and maintenance teams with a culture of accountability.
Analyze production, labor, and operational data to identify waste or overtime.
Ensure safety policies and regulatory requirements are followed and promote safety-first culture.
Utilize business and manufacturing systems to track metrics, establish goals, and drive improvements.
Collaborate with Human Resources on staffing, performance management, and training needs.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of plant and business operations.