Plant Manager

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The Plant Manager will oversee all operational aspects of our Salisbury facility, leading cross-functional teams to drive results in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. This individual will also be responsible for managing the manufacturing department, production planning, financial performance, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily plant and manufacturing department operations, including welding, fabrication, painting, installation and many more.
• Champion a safety-first culture across the plant.
• Coach, develop, and manage direct reports to drive accountability and high performance.
• Maintain full financial responsibility for plant operations including development of annual operating plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Oversee production planning, tracking throughput to meet customer delivery requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels and staffing based on current demand and forecasted needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure delivery commitments and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and corporate standards.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Dynamic, cross-functional leader with a strong bias for action and results.
• Proven track record of driving performance through team engagement and process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex production issues in real time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and effective in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and proactively resolving issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field ().
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, safety, and quality systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in waste equipment or heavy-duty manufacturing a plus.