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Plant Manager
Division: Rock Of Ages
Location: Graniteville VT
Position available: August 2025
Under the direction of the Head memorial and Industrial products the Plant Manager at the Rock of Ages Graniteville manufacturing plant is a strategic and impactful leadership position. This individual will focus on operational efficiency cost management team development and performance optimization. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in manufacturing operations process improvement and people management with the ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve organizational objectives.
The role would also require strong communication skills as collaboration with senior management and other departments (e.g. supply chain quality control HR) is critical to ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols.
- Cost Optimization: Identifying areas for cost reduction without compromising quality or output leveraging data and process improvements to drive financial performance.
- Team Development: Building and leading a high-performance team ensuring effective training performance feedback and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Performance Management: Using metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational success adjusting as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
- Continuous Improvement: Cultivating a culture of innovation ensuring that best practices in manufacturing are adopted and championing the use of new technologies or methodologies to drive ongoing improvement.
- OSHA Standards and Safety Compliance: Safety and OSHA compliance are critical components of the Plant Managers role. Ensuring that the Vermont manufacturing plant operates in full adherence to safety regulations not only safeguards the well-being of employees but also reduces operational risks and potential liabilities.
Profile
The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated history of success in manufacturing operations. They bring a strong combination of technical knowledge effective leadership and business acumen. This individual is results-driven agile in adapting to change and confident in decision-making within a fast-paced setting. Their expertise in operations strategic vision and talent for managing people are essential to ensuring the success of the Rock of Ages manufacturing plant.
Requirements
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Experience in natural stone processing is a plus.
- A bachelors degree in engineering Manufacturing Operations Management or a related field is preferred.
Other Capabilities
- Time Management: Effectively manage priorities and multitask overseeing operations while addressing the needs of employees customers and management.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges. Regularly analyze data and metrics to make informed decisions that impact production quality and efficiency.
- Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead motivate and guide a diverse team toward achieving production and financial objectives.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using software and tools such as Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems or manufacturing software to optimize operations and reporting.
- Payroll and Budget Management: Experience in managing payroll approvals and overseeing budgets ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is essential; additional proficiency in Spanish or French is considered an asset for cross-functional communication and collaboration.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- 401(k) company match
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (medical/dependent)
- Life/Disability/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off (Vacation/Holidays)
To join the Polycor Group
In Person: 560 Graniteville Road Graniteville VT
Note: Any experience deemed equivalent will be considered. Please note that the Polycor Group is committed to employment equity and all applications will be treated confidentially. We will only communicate with candidates who have been selected for an interview.
About Polycor
The Polycor Group is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987 Polycor employs over 1000 people and has more than 80 quarries and 20 manufacturing plants in Canada the United States and France. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stonework on historical landmarks and institutional commercial and residential projects. For more information visit Polycors website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook LinkedIn and Instagram.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Polycor Stone Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively Polycor). This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all other policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring compensation benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. This Policy applies to all persons at Polycor including all directors executives managers and other employees of Polycor as well as individuals in an employment-type relationship with Polycor. All persons involved in Polycors operations are prohibited from engaging in discriminatory conduct. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee violating this policy.
Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race creed color religion sex pregnancy age national origin marital status physical or mental disability military status genetic information citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and violates our policy. Furthermore regardless of whether sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status) are legally protected statuses or not Polycor does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of a persons sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status).
Polycor will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause an undue hardship. The company will also provide reasonable accommodation upon request to an employees religious beliefs so long as doing so does not constitute an undue hardship. If you need accommodation please provide a written description of your situation and your needs to Human Resources at and someone will contact you to discuss your request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
