Senior Plant Manager – P&L, Lean & Operations Leader

Movement Search & Delivery

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 240,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is seeking a Director of Operations in the Portland, Oregon area to oversee a complex manufacturing operation with hands-on leadership on the plant floor. The role balances strategic financial ownership with daily oversight of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will drive lean initiatives, build a culture of accountability, develop manufacturing leaders, and partner with cross-functional teams to achieve long-term growth and

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated P&L, budgeting, and financial management experience.
  • Hands-on leadership style with proximity to plant-floor operations.
  • Experience in metals manufacturing or related complex industrial environment preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship or green card holder required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
  • Manage plant financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, operating costs, and capital planning.
  • Lead and develop manufacturing leaders while building a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive improvements in throughput, labor efficiency, equipment performance, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.
  • Ensure adherence to established manufacturing processes, quality requirements, safety standards, and operating procedures.
  • Evaluate staffing and capacity requirements to support production schedules and customer commitments.
  • Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving operational and financial results.
  • Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to execute business objectives and support long-term growth.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership
P&L management
Budgeting
Lean manufacturing
Plant floor leadership

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is seeking a Director of Operations in the Portland, Oregon area to oversee a complex manufacturing operation with hands-on leadership on the plant floor. The role balances strategic financial ownership with daily oversight of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will drive lean initiatives, build a culture of accountability, develop manufacturing leaders, and partner with cross-functional teams to achieve long-term growth and

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