Plant Operations Leader — P&L, Lean & Safety

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Plant Manager to lead operations and drive business objectives. The role requires 15+ years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership in lean initiatives, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing plant performance, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a proven track record of results in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of technical manufacturing experience with leadership roles.
• Production leadership experience with at least two layers of management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with >100 employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of the operation of the Huntsville site.
• Full responsibility for the plant’s P&L and overall performance.
• Implement a culture of continuous improvement within plant operations.

Skills

Operations leadership experience in manufacturing

Lean manufacturing expertise

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Plant Manager to lead operations and drive business objectives. The role requires 15+ years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership in lean initiatives, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing plant performance, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a proven track record of results in a complex environment.