Plant Manager (Manufacturing & Machine Operations)

Role Overview

Reporting to the VP & GM, the Plant Manager oversees all day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production, machine operations, maintenance, purchasing, safety, quality, environmental performance, and workforce effectiveness. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective plant operations while driving continuous improvement, optimizing equipment reliability, managing vendor relationships, maintaining strong labor relations in a union environment, and proactively managing operational risk.

What You Will Do

Lead all plant operations to achieve production, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental performance targets. Oversee production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet customer demand. Monitor KPIs including throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and energy/resource utilization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of manufacturing experience with progressive leadership responsibility, 3+ years in a plant or production leadership role, and hands-on experience with machine operations and equipment management. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with progressive leadership responsibility
• 3+ years in a plant or production leadership role
• Hands-on experience with machine operations and equipment management
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Challenging and dynamic work environment