Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Performance

Pacific International Executive Search; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Executive Search is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a critical manufacturing operation in its North American network. The role acts as the senior operational leader across production, safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people development.

You will partner with engineering, maintenance, and supply chain leadership to improve operational efficiency, drive plant performance, and build a strong site culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Prior plant leadership or multi-department operational leadership preferred.
• Strong background in safety, quality, operational excellence, and manufacturing performance.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced, or continuous manufacturing environments.
• Led Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to lead change, build high-performing teams, and drive accountability.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations across safety, quality, production, cost, and delivery performance.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on throughput, efficiency, waste reduction, and asset utilization.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and regulatory standards.
• Improve plant performance through Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem solving.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to improve operational stability and site execution.
• Drive productivity improvements across labor, yield, inventory, and overhead performance.
• Lead site level continuous improvement initiatives including A3 problem solving, Lean projects, and process optimization.
• Develop and mentor leadership teams while driving accountability, engagement, and frontline ownership.
• Support capital improvement and operational investment initiatives aligned with long term plant objectives.
• Act as a key leader within the broader manufacturing network and contribute to overall operational strategy and execution.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Plant leadership

Safety leadership

Quality management

Lean / continuous improvement

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Pacific International Executive Search is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a critical manufacturing operation in its North American network. The role acts as the senior operational leader across production, safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people development.

You will partner with engineering, maintenance, and supply chain leadership to improve operational efficiency, drive plant performance, and build a strong site culture in a fast-paced environment.