Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Plant Manager has overall responsibility for manufacturing operations and the physical facility located in Smithfield, PA. This role is accountable for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of all manufactured products while ensuring compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards. Responsibilities include personnel management, training and development, budgeting, cost control, shipping and receiving, and fostering a strong team-based culture through clear and effective communication.

The Plant Manager serves as the primary interface with cross‑functional support teams including R&D, Engineering, Technical Services, Scheduling, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics. The Carlisle Operating System (COS) is utilized as the foundational framework for employee training and operational excellence.

Hours of operation are typically 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 24‑hour on‑call availability. Weekend hours may be required during peak production periods. Occasional travel to other facilities for meetings or training is expected, generally not to exceed 15%.

• Develop and lead a high‑performing manufacturing team that delivers exceptional customer service by producing required product quantities at the lowest possible cost and highest quality while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Provide leadership in employee development, training, scheduling, interviewing, hiring, performance management, and corrective action.
• Oversee plant scheduling, customer interaction, root cause analysis, financial tracking, safety implementation, supplier evaluation, and continuous process improvement.
• Lead the implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, inventory turns improvement, throughput time reduction, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Serve as the site “champion” for Carlisle Operating System implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective inventory control by overseeing the release of raw materials, supplies, and finished goods, and implementing inventory audit procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and performance‑driven culture among supervisory and production teams.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments including Purchasing, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Human Resources, and Corporate teams, serving as the site subject‑matter expert.
• Interact with internal and external customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and related documentation (SPC, SOPs, process specifications).
• Working knowledge of applicable government regulations, including OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, EPA, and unemployment laws.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Financial and accounting knowledge, including budgeting, cost control, financial analysis, project justification, and ACE processes.
• Understanding of logistics processes related to raw material procurement, finished goods distribution, and customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to groups.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Business‑related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations.

• Work environment includes both office and manufacturing settings.
• Exposure to materials used in the manufacture of polyisocyanurate products, including polyols, MDI, various facers, additives, plastics, cardboard packaging, wood, and related materials.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Wholesale Building Materials