Plant Manager

We’re currently seeking a Plant Manager to oversee the production, maintenance, and quality assurance functions at one of our major locations in Mississippi. This professional multitasker will coordinate the plant’s manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with company objectives, quality systems, and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally detail oriented and able to lead a team, serving as liaison between plant workers and upper management. This person must be dedicated to achieving operational excellence and have a genuine interest in helping the company succeed.

Objectives of this role

• Ideate and implement strategic improvements for production, quality, and labor utilization throughout the facility
• Provide leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment
• Collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of improvements
• Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality
• Apply lean manufacturing principles in designing, specifying, and validating world-class manufacturing processes that achieve organizational goals

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing operations for production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments
• Ensure that production line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial planning
• Manage materials replenishment, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectives
• Manage cost structures for manufacturing by keeping operational expenses within budget allowance, and investigate cost-reduction measures
• Create documentation protocols and ensure that all records of operations are properly maintained and reviewed

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, Operations, etc.
• Ten or more years of experience in plant operations or engineering
• Proven skills in leadership and supervision
• Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles