Plant Manager

Our client is looking for a hands‑on and people‑driven leader to oversee daily operations at a continuous manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team development, and process management capabilities, with a proven ability to maintain high standards for safety, quality, output, and employee engagement. This is a high‑visibility role that will serve as a critical link between production teams and executive leadership.

• Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations in a continuous production environment.
• Oversee and coach production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees across multiple shifts.
• Maintain seamless communication and coordination between crews through structured handoffs, daily briefings, and shift accountability.
• Partner with quality, maintenance, safety, and logistics teams to achieve production and performance goals.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant with all company and regulatory standards.
• Support capital improvement projects and vendor management in coordination with executive leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, scrap reduction, quality, and throughput.
• Manage labor planning, scheduling, and overtime to ensure consistent coverage and productivity.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture across all shifts.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, including off‑hours visits when needed to support shift employees.

• Promote a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and employee recognition.
• Implement training and mentorship programs that drive consistent performance across crews.
• Strengthen employee retention through transparency, trust, and a shared sense of purpose.

• 5+ years of plant or operations management experience within manufacturing; experience in plastics and extrusion is preferred.
• Proven experience leading multi‑shift operations with strong people leadership and cultural impact.
• Demonstrated success improving performance through Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Strong floor presence with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on leadership style balanced with strategic oversight and decision‑making ability.