Plant Operations Leader — Safety, Lean & Growth

Novolex; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex in Jackson, Tennessee seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume manufacturing facility. You will report to the Director of Operations and oversee salaried and hourly staff, safety, quality, and production scheduling.

The role requires a college degree in Engineering or Business, a minimum of 10 years in plant management, and a proven track record in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost control.

Qualifications

• College degree in Engineering or Business typically required.
• 10+ years of plant management level experience in high volume, fast-paced manufacturing and operations.
• Well-rounded operations management experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and distribution.
• Track record of excellent judgment and decision-making ability.
• Ability to reach company goals in a creative environment and communicate expectations.
• Results driven, analytical, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize Employee Safety and Safety Compliance
• Ensure product quality and customer satisfaction with order fulfillment
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and management methods for better plant performance
• Responsible for plant engineering and maintenance (equipment and facilities)
• Responsible for inventory and materials management
• Capital planning and implementation
• Oversee overall budget, spending, and headcount
• Assess and manage salaried and hourly staff within the plant

Skills

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Operations leadership

Quality control

Production planning

Safety compliance

Financial acumen

Education

College degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Novolex in Jackson, Tennessee seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume manufacturing facility. You will report to the Director of Operations and oversee salaried and hourly staff, safety, quality, and production scheduling.

The role requires a college degree in Engineering or Business, a minimum of 10 years in plant management, and a proven track record in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost control.