Plant Manager

Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is looking for a Plant Manager to join our interim executive bench, with this engagement deploying on-site at our PE-backed manufacturing client in the region. The Plant Manager will own everything that happens between the receiving dock and the shipping dock, build the operating cadence, and create the conditions for sustainable improvement after the engagement ends.

Requirements

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership including 3+ years as a Plant Manager
• Hands-on Lean and structured problem-solving capability
• Strong floor presence and ability to lead union or non-union workforces
• Experience managing $25M+ site P&L
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
• Prior interim Plant Manager or Operations Consultant experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and seniority
• Structured engagement support through a dedicated VDS Engagement Partner
• Proven methodology and toolkits including the Value-Driven Approach and Everything OpEx frameworks
• Access to our 360° Client Alignment process
• Exposure to diverse industries
• A structured Contract-to-Hire path that lets both Expert and client validate fit before conversion