Plant Operations Leader - Safety, Output, Cost Control

Walker Lovell Ltd; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd. is seeking a plant leader to take charge of safe, efficient plant operations, balancing production targets with maintenance needs and available resources.

You will drive improvements in output, quality, equipment utilization and operating costs while developing the plant team and fostering collaboration across functions. Occasional travel may be required as part of operational leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least five years' leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, construction or mining.
• Experience managing operational teams and improving safety, production, maintenance or quality performance.
• Strong understanding of budgets and cost control, with cost accounting and profit and loss exposure valued.
• Degree in Engineering, Business or Finance, or equivalent leadership experience is desirable.
• Flexibility to support shifts, on-call duties and weekend work when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient plant operations, balancing production targets with maintenance needs and resources.
• Improve performance across output, quality, equipment utilization and operating costs.
• Develop and coach the plant team with clear priorities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support budgets, capital investment requests and compliance with safety, environmental and food safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Team development

Safety focus

Operations management

Education

Engineering / Business / Finance degree

Job description

Walker Lovell Ltd. is seeking a plant leader to take charge of safe, efficient plant operations, balancing production targets with maintenance needs and available resources.

You will drive improvements in output, quality, equipment utilization and operating costs while developing the plant team and fostering collaboration across functions. Occasional travel may be required as part of operational leadership responsibilities.