Plant Manager

Why is this a GREAT opportunity?

• As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of this plant. You will be the highest-ranking manager on site. This will be like “your” operation, and you will have manage all aspects within this plant.
• Rock-Solid financials. This company doesn’t downsize for every small hiccup in the economy.
• Growth Opportunities: Ability to move up into Director or GM positions with your success.
• Executive exposure: you will report to the President and will work closely with executives throughout the company.
• Many new projects booked for 2025 and 2026.
• Attractive low-cost of living area in the Southeast.
• Team building type of atmosphere. It’s a lot more fun to work in a team environment and build up your team.
• Outstanding benefits and incentives with a lucrative bonus plan and a fantastic 401K program that pays more than you contribute!
• Outstanding Relocation assistance.

NOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary function of the Plant Manager is to manage all aspects of the 3-shift injection molding plant which operates 24/5, with some occasional weekends.
• Budgeting for your plant’s financials and running the plant “to the budget”.
• Mentoring and coaching the plant team.
• The Plant Manager ensures that all employees are appropriately trained.
• Manage the housekeeping such that the plant is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Manage & participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business.
• Strong Injection Molding knowledge required, will be asked to verify knowledge and experience
• Strong budgeting experience, with a preference for prior plant P&L management.
• 5 years of plant or production management experience in injection molding plant with a 24 hour schedule.
• You must be a hands-on leader who is involved on the plant floor. We are looking for people who like to get to know all of the employees.
• The Plant Manager must have excellent people skills, a "leader's" personality, and the ability to have a team rally behind them to meet the output and growth goals of the company. We are looking for TEAM BASED leaders, not “top down” leaders.
• The Plant Manager must have a “take-charge” personality who can efficiently and effectively identify and solve problems and manage the growth and opportunity this company is experiencing.
• The Plant Manager must have excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills to interact with R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, Upper Management with respect to challenges or opportunities.
• Experience with formal continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, & 6-Sigma.