Plant manager

PLANT MANAGER

ISCs team of Manufacturing Recruiters is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an accomplished Plant Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations this leader will oversee production production scheduling quality control safety maintenance inventory coordination and personnel management. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who combines strong operational discipline with a collaborative team-focused leadership style.

Plant Manager - Key Responsibilities:

Plan and oversee daily production activities to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes.

Manage production schedules budgets staffing and resources to achieve production targets.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce production costs.

Champion a safe working environment through policy enforcement safety audits regulatory compliance and corrective actions.

Recruit train supervise coach and evaluate production staff including supervisors and line employees.

Manage staffing levels and employee schedules to support production demands.

Monitor inventory levels and partner with procurement logistics and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and efficient flow.

Prepare and communicate plant KPIs production metrics operational challenges and opportunities to senior leadership.

Maintain strict quality standards and promptly address issues to protect product integrity.

Plant Manager - Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Business or a related field - strongly preferred.

3 years of Plant Manager or comparable manufacturing leadership experience.

Steel fabrication/manufacturing experience including converting raw materials into a tangible finished product.

Experience with configured products Bills of Material (BOMs) and labor management.

Basic P&L and financial understanding including plant costs and the financial impact of operational decisions.

Experience leading approximately 3-5 direct employees and 35-60 indirect employees.

Mechanically inclined with a practical understanding of manufacturing equipment and production processes.

Hands-on get your hands dirty leadership style; visible and engaged on the plant floor.

Proven people leadership including coaching developing and setting clear performance expectations for manufacturing teams.

KPI-driven; able to show how metrics were implemented and used to improve business performance.

Lean / Continuous Improvement experience with demonstrated process and operational improvements.

Experience with manufacturing software and ERP systems.

Strong problem-solving decision-making communication and interpersonal skills.

Plant Manager - Nice to Have:

Experience with quality systems and disciplined quality processes.

Six Sigma certification or comparable formal Continuous Improvement training.

Safety and/or environmental leadership experience including OSHA-related exposure.

Experience with inventory and material flow.

Procurement and supply chain exposure.

Experience overseeing maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.

Experience with plant expansion modernization or capital projects.

Strong supervisor development and succession-planning experience.

Plant Manager - Desired Soft Skills:

Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong multitasker with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities.

Data-driven and metrics-focused; comfortable managing the business through KPIs.

Resilient and able to remain steady under pressure.

Strong sense of urgency and bias toward action.

Decisive and comfortable making tough decisions.

Leads with ownership consistency and clear expectations.

Adaptable and flexible as priorities change.

Strong communicator from the plant floor through senior leadership.

Approachable but firm; builds relationships while maintaining expectations.

Problem-solver with a root-cause mindset.

Hands-on roll-up-your-sleeves mentality.

Plant Manager - Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate is a visible hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced results-oriented environment. This person is data-driven mechanically inclined resilient and comfortable balancing competing priorities while staying close to both the operation and the people. The right leader is approachable but firm communicates clearly at every level uses KPIs to measure performance identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement and brings a practical roll-up-your-sleeves approach to solving problems and developing teams.

How to Apply:

This is a confidential search. Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Angie Benninghoff International Search Consultants at or . All inquiries will be handled confidentially.