Plant Manager

Summary

The Plant Manager at our Westfield Massachusetts plant is the senior operational leader responsible for directing the daily operations of a high-speed high-volume manufacturing plant that produces exterior siding for residential and commercial customers.

The Plant Manager not only ensures safe and efficient production but also drives long-term improvements influences cross-functional initiatives and aligns plant operations with broader organizational strategies. Individuals in this role exhibit exceptional leadership advanced operational expertise and high-level decision-making abilities. They are expected to think proactively mentor future leaders consistently deliver world-class operational outcomes and continue to build an outstanding culture.

What Youll Do:

Operational Leadership & Strategic Management

Actively lead and support safety effort in pursuit of Zero Harm

Oversee high-volume manufacturing operations ensuring consistent performance across production area.

Develop multi-year operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across quality safety production and cost-efficiency.

Drive Lean Six Sigma and other operational excellence frameworks throughout the plant.

Production & Efficiency Management

Plan and manage production capacity asset utilization and throughput to meet or exceed organizational targets.

Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs): OEE scrap/rework downtime labor efficiency and cost per unit.

Implement advanced data-driven processes to optimize workflow reduce waste and maximize resource allocation.

Compliance Safety & Quality

Ensure strict adherence to all regulatory standards (OSHA EPA ISO etc.).

Champion a strong safety culture owning all plant-level EHS performance.

Oversee quality management systems and ensure consistency with certification and industry standards.

Organizational & Talent Leadership

Lead coach and mentor team to enhance operational capability and career growth.

Continue to build an outstanding and engaged culture.

Financial & Budget Accountability

Responsibility for profit and loss of the Westfield site.

Partner with Plant Controller to develop maintain and forecast annual operating budgets capital expenditures and cost-control plans.

Conduct financial analysis to improve margins reduce costs and support strategic investment decisions.

Ensure high-value ROI on equipment technology upgrades and process improvements.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering Supply Chain HR Finance and Leadership to drive business initiatives.

Support new product introductions plant expansions and technology integrations.

Communication & Reporting

Communicate plant performance risks and opportunities transparently.

Build trust and alignment across all levels of the organization.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What Youll Bring:

A Bachelors Degree required with preference given to a technical or engineering discipline (must be from accredited institution)

10 years of relevant management experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment

Prior profit/loss responsibilities and a demonstrated ability to identify costs and what levers to pull to get results to the bottom line.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies required black belt preferred

Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel PowerPoint Outlook Internet and other proprietary software).

Strong leadership communication people development- ability to coach and engagement skills

What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $148900 to $193.600. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and bonus. The successful candidate will work in an engaged and collaborative work environment make an impact on the organization and enjoy career growth at James Hardie.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. We have worked hard to build and generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

Comprehensive health insurance; medical dental prescription and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short term and long term disability insurance

401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 6%

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid holidays and vacation

Apply now and come home to Hardie!

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