Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of a heavy industrial manufacturing facility. This role oversees all aspects of plant performance, including production, quality, safety, personnel management, equipment maintenance, and customer service. The Plant Manager ensures the plant operates in compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards while meeting production demands and business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all plant operations with safety as the top priority, ensuring compliance with OSHA/MSHA, DOT, environmental, and company policies.
• Manage daily production and dispatch coordination to deliver quality product on time and meet customer demand.
• Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for accomplishing the attainment of improved efficiency and productivity.
• Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term interests of the Company.
• Initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the assigned Plant, while containing the budgeted expenses of the assigned plants.
• Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.
• Ensure product quality by enforcing product formulation, testing standards, and corrective actions.
• Hire, train, coach, and hold employees accountable while building a strong, professional team culture.
• Oversee plant, equipment, and facility maintenance to minimize downtime and protect company assets.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and fuel; forecast needs, order materials, and control waste.
• Administer payroll and timekeeping, ensuring accurate time entry, proper job coding, overtime control, and policy compliance.
• Communicate effectively with operations, sales, dispatch, and leadership while driving continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and service.
• Identify all areas of training needed for field employees and ensure they complete by required deadlines
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management

Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading a heavy industry manufacturing plant

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent computer skills MS Office, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP
• Experience training employees
• Union experience preferred