What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Filterbuy?
Description
Company: Filterbuy
Position: Plant Manager
Location: New Kensington, PA
Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $110-145k
Filterbuy, a leader in the air quality and manufacturing world, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of manufacturing and distribution at Filterbuy’s facility in New Kensington, PA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations management, process optimization, and team leadership. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Plant Manager will be based in New Kensington, PA and will occasionally be required to travel to facilities across the United States and Canada.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee daily manufacturing and distribution operations in New Kensington, PA.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and innovation throughout the operation.
- Lead production planning, logistics, inventory management, and fulfillment strategies to improve service levels and operational efficiency.
- Identify and implement process improvements that reduce waste, variation, and costs across operations.
- Ensures sufficient production capacity to meet current and future sales demand, including scaling for new product launches.
- Develop and maintain efficient, safe processes and production systems.
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple locations to foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution.
- At least 3 years in a senior operations leadership role in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and virtual communication tools such as Slack.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Preferred:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience managing operations across multiple sites.
- Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
- Strong alignment with core values including:
- Unwavering Customer Service
- Commitment to Excellence
- Resilience
- Continuous Improvement
- Bias for Action
- Commitment to Community
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
Company Overview
We are a leading ecommerce company with a mission to deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Plant Manager responsible for overseeing all daily operations of a manufacturing facility to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effective production.
Filterbuy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other legally protected category.
Salary : $110,000 - $145,000
