Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Growth

TES Recruiting; Marion (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire with benefits

Growth opportunity

Full operational ownership

Job summary

TES Recruiting is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing, from production to maintenance, to meet safety, quality, service, and cost goals. You will own plant performance end-to-end, drive Lean initiatives and cultivate a culture of accountability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into action. Travel up to 30% is expected as part of coordinating with sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience managing operations in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a strong safety culture ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Oversee production, material procurement, production planning, warehouse, shipping, maintenance, and safety functions.
• Manage plant resources including people, processes, and equipment to meet business and budget objectives.
• Establish performance expectations and hold teams accountable to achieve operational goals.
• Analyze production, quality, and maintenance data to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and execute plant strategy aligned with company objectives and customer expectations.
• Remove barriers and ensure teams have the tools and support needed to perform effectively.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Standard Work, VSM, Poka-Yoke, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Build and develop talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Address employee relations issues including performance management, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support uptime, OEE improvement, and safe operations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Safety culture

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

TES Recruiting is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing, from production to maintenance, to meet safety, quality, service, and cost goals. You will own plant performance end-to-end, drive Lean initiatives and cultivate a culture of accountability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into action. Travel up to 30% is expected as part of coordinating with sites and customers.