Plant Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations at their Chesapeake, VA pipe plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role manages and develops staff, oversees resources, and drives results in safety, quality, service, and cost while fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Direct and oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, and safety
• Lead, develop, and mentor supervisors and frontline employees
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor production schedules, inventory, and resource utilization to meet customer demand
• Partner with quality, engineering, and EHS teams to address issues and drive improvements
• Manage plant budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency opportunities
• Support hiring, training, and employee development initiatives
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable operations
• Communicate plant performance, challenges, and corrective actions to the regional operations manager
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, and community stakeholders

• High school diploma
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including supervisory responsibility
• Experience in concrete, construction materials, or industrial manufacturing
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of production planning, maintenance, and quality control in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement effective solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

This is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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