Plant Manager

Job Position: Plant Manager- Specialty Vehicle
Location: Shelby NC
Duration: Fulltime

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the organizations operational activities including engineering and accounting. This senior leadership role involves managing multiple operational departments ensuring that day-to-day activities align with the companys strategic goals improving efficiency driving performance and overseeing budgets and resources. The General Manager will work closely with senior leadership to create operational strategies that enhance business performance customer satisfaction and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. **Operational Strategy & Leadership:**

- Develop and implement operational strategies to align with the companys long-term goals.

- Lead and direct the operations teams ensuring collaboration and alignment across all functions.

- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance ensure efficiency and drive improvements across all departments.

- Drive the companys operational culture ensuring a focus on continuous improvement innovation and customer satisfaction.

2. **Process Optimization & Efficiency:**

- Analyze current operations to identify inefficiencies bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

- Lead process optimization efforts using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques.

- Ensure the organizations operations run smoothly reducing costs while maintaining quality and improving customer service.

3. **Team Management & Development:**

- Build and manage high-performance teams across multiple departments including production logistics supply chain and customer service.

- Provide leadership guidance and mentorship to departmental managers fostering growth and development within the teams.

- Oversee recruitment training and development of operations staff to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce.

4. **Financial Management & Budgeting:**

- Develop and manage the operational budget ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.

- Collaborate with finance teams to monitor operating expenses improve cost-efficiency and maintain profitability.

- Ensure operational departments meet or exceed budget targets and manage any financial variances.

5. **Cross-Functional Collaboration:**

- Work closely with other departments such as Sales Marketing IT and Human Resources to ensure seamless operations and meet business objectives.

- Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies for business growth capacity expansion and scalability.

6. **Risk Management & Compliance:**

- Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth operations and minimize disruption.

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements related to operations including safety environmental and labor laws.

- Monitor risk management strategies and continuously improve operational resilience.

7. **Customer Experience & Quality Control:**

- Oversee the implementation of quality control and customer service strategies to ensure high-quality products and services.

- Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and collaborate with customer service teams to resolve operational challenges that impact client relationships.

8. **Data Analytics & Reporting:**

- Utilize data analytics and business intelligence tools to generate operational insights track performance and forecast operational trends.

- Prepare regular reports for the executive team providing insights into operations performance KPIs and areas for improvement.

9. **Technology & Systems Integration:**

- Ensure operational processes are supported by effective technology and software systems identifying opportunities for digital transformation and automation.

- Lead technology-driven projects to enhance operational capabilities and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

- **Education:**

- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management Supply Chain Management or a related field (required).

- MBA or advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

- **Experience:**

- 10 years of experience in operations management or a related senior leadership role with a strong track record of leading large complex operations.

- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and overseeing diverse operational departments (e.g. supply chain logistics production and customer service).

- Proven expertise in process improvement cost management and operational efficiency.

- **Skills:**

- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

- In-depth knowledge of operational metrics process improvement tools and business operations.

- Excellent problem-solving strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.

- Strong financial acumen including budget management and cost control.

- Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional teams.

- Proficiency in operational software ERP systems and data analytics tools.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

- Primarily office-based with occasional site visits to manufacturing distribution or other operational locations.