Plant Operations Leader — Safety, Lean & Growth

ImageFIRST; Columbia (PA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly pay

401k (match)

Paid Time Off Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Healthcare coverage

Zusammenfassung

ImageFIRST in the United States is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations across production, safety, and quality. You will develop supervisors, drive performance, and prepare for future full plant leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee production scheduling, labor forecasting, and cost control, partnering with maintenance and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and safe operations. Strong leadership and Lean experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Previous Plant Management experience required (Manufacturing or Industrial industries preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of financial systems and budgeting processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of wage and hour regulations.
• Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office and related systems).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to be trained in multi-functional operational areas.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Safety & Health Program within the production environment.
• Ensure full compliance with all OSHA & HLAC regulations and company safety policies.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Conduct regular safety audits, training, and incident review.
• Lead, motivate, and develop Production Supervisors and operational employees; support maintenance leadership as assigned.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive employee engagement through regular coaching, performance discussions, and feedback.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, Talent Review Process (TRP), and succession planning at the plant level.
• Reinforce leadership expectations and follow up on commitments.
• Oversee daily plant operations, including production scheduling, labor forecasting, staffing, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure operations run efficiently and cost-effectively while meeting production and service requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance, Service, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of daily activities.
• Drive operational discipline and consistent adherence to standard work across departments.
• Lead and support process improvement efforts using Lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and simplify work.
• Participate in root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Use performance data and metrics to guide daily execution and decisions.
• Support management of labor, maintenance, and operating expenses.
• Monitor performance versus labor plans, production goals, and cost targets.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Provide regular performance updates and reporting to the Plant Manager.
• Support inventory management to ensure materials and supplies are available to meet production needs.
• Partner with Procurement, Service, and Logistics to resolve operational issues.
• Promote efficient resource use and waste reduction
• Partner with Service teams to support on-time delivery and customer commitments.
• Assist in resolving operational issues that could impact customer satisfaction.
• Support coordination and oversight of vendors and contractors working in the plant.
• Ensure all external work meets plant safety and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.
• Travel to other company locations or vendor sites as needed.
• Drives Results Consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
• Directs Work Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to ensure work is completed efficiently and aligned with goals.
• Develops Talent Grows others through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Decision Quality Makes timely, well-informed decisions that drive effective outcomes.
• Plans and Aligns Established priorities and aligns actions to deliver strategic goals.
• Ensures Accountability Takes ownership and ensures commitments and results are delivered.
• Communicates Effectively/Approachability Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and adapt messages to ensure understanding.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Safety

Lean

Budgeting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

ImageFIRST in the United States is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations across production, safety, and quality. You will develop supervisors, drive performance, and prepare for future full plant leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee production scheduling, labor forecasting, and cost control, partnering with maintenance and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and safe operations. Strong leadership and Lean experience preferred.