Plant Operations Leader — Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Talent Wave Associates; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm seeks a proactive leader for a mid-senior role in Decatur, Alabama, to manage plant performance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing production, cost efficiency, compliance, and cross-functional coordination. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and over 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. This full-time role promotes a zero-incident safety culture while driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing with expertise in production, maintenance, and finance.
• Proven success managing large teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics and operational KPIs.
• Experience in plant commissioning or startup environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production to meet delivery, quality, and safety standards.
• Monitor performance metrics to reduce operating costs and ensure budget adherence.
• Develop staffing strategies to build a strong and engaged workforce.
• Implement initiatives for efficiency, material utilization, and waste reduction.
• Promote a zero-incident culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with various teams to align plant functions.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and capacity plans.
• Ensure maintenance of systems and machinery to prevent downtime.
• Act as a liaison for client visits and supplier relationships.
• Provide insights and reports on KPIs, cost trends, and compliance status.

Skills

Safety-Centric Mindset

Inspirational Leadership

Excellent Communicator

Analytical Thinker

Results-Driven

Tech-Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Job description

A staffing and recruiting firm seeks a proactive leader for a mid-senior role in Decatur, Alabama, to manage plant performance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing production, cost efficiency, compliance, and cross-functional coordination. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and over 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. This full-time role promotes a zero-incident safety culture while driving operational excellence.