Plant Manager

Plant Manager  150-175k Position SummaryThe Plant Manager has overall responsibility for a job shop manufacturing plant producing a high volume of small-run custom products. This role spends the majority of time on the production floor, leading, supporting, and mentoring shop personnel.As more than 90% of all products run through CNC machining departments, deep familiarity with CNC machining processes and techniques is essential. This position requires a roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on approach to production management — someone who leads from behind a desk will not be successful.The Plant Manager leads by example and serves as a change agent, demonstrating success in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and accountability programs. This role drives growth, productivity, and On-Time Delivery metrics.Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving monthly targets and goals, including:
  • Revenue
  • On-time production and shipment of quality products with zero defects that meet or exceed customer requirements
  • Past due backlog
  • Productivity and efficiency
  • Gross margin and EBITDA
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices
• Maintain a “safety first” culture through employee awareness, operating guidelines and procedures, training, and compliance with OSHA and company requirements
• Coach and mentor team members through feedback, performance management, and development planning to build capabilities and drive productivity and engagement
• Identify training needs and initiate or approve programs to improve skill levels
• Manage shop workload to prevent bottlenecks and assign overtime as needed
• Support quality assurance programs to eliminate repeat concerns and drive root cause and corrective action

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in a CNC job shop manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as InfoVisual, Infor Syteline, Epicor Vantage, Microsoft Dynamics, or SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand, analyze, and act on financial data, including budgets
• Ability to create and manage metrics and key performance indicators
• Knowledge of and certification in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies preferred