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Senior Plant Manager

Querentia


Job Location:

Virginia Beach, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Plant Operations Director to lead and oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production performance aligned with organizational objectives. This leadership role will be responsible for driving operational excellence across production quality maintenance and supply chain functions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive manufacturing leadership experience a strong track record in operational performance improvement and the ability to lead large cross-functional teams in complex plant environments.

Key Responsibilities Operations Leadership
  • Lead and oversee all plant operations including production quality maintenance and supply chain activities.
  • Ensure efficient and effective execution of manufacturing processes while meeting operational and business objectives.
  • Drive productivity quality delivery and cost performance across the facility.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize operational efficiency reduce costs and improve plant performance.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational accountability and results.
  • Implement best practices and process improvements across manufacturing operations.
Safety Quality & Compliance
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee quality management programs to ensure products meet customer and regulatory standards.
  • Drive compliance with company policies industry standards and operational procedures.
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead mentor and develop cross-functional teams across manufacturing maintenance quality and supply chain functions.
  • Build high-performing teams through coaching succession planning and talent development.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
Strategic Planning & Business Partnership
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic planning capacity expansion capital investment and operational growth initiatives.
  • Participate in budgeting forecasting and long-term operational planning.
  • Provide regular reporting and insights on plant performance risks and improvement opportunities.
Required Qualifications
  • 10 years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations including senior leadership responsibilities.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing facilities and cross-functional operational teams.
  • Strong background in operational excellence Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Experience managing production quality maintenance and supply chain operations.
  • Strong knowledge of health safety environmental and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP ERP or similar enterprise platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive productivity quality cost and delivery improvements.
  • Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent operational excellence credentials.
  • Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience leading large-scale transformation or modernization initiatives.
  • Engineering Operations Management or related degree preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Manufacturing Operations Leadership
  • Plant Management
  • Operational Excellence (Lean/Six Sigma)
  • Production & Supply Chain Management
  • Safety Quality & Regulatory Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • ERP Systems (SAP)
  • KPI & Performance Management
  • Strategic Planning & Capacity Management
  • Team Leadership & Talent Development