Plant Leader

MLC • Weirton, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Leader is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and profitable operations at the Weirton facility by leading plant personnel, developing technical capabilities, and delivering continuous improvement across manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational performance in a plant setting.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process production environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in process manufacturing and bulk material handling operations.
• Knowledge of capital project management, equipment reliability, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing SOPs, KPIs, budgets, and operational standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence organizational performance.
• Strong troubleshooting, project execution, and continuous improvement skills.
• Commitment to teamwork, employee development, and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute strategies that improve reliability, process stability, and operational performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for production, maintenance, and process teams.
• Oversee capital projects from justification and planning through implementation and successful completion.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, environmental regulations, MSHA, OSHA, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting efforts, and operational excellence programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align maintenance, engineering, production, logistics, and business objectives.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with employer match and additional employer-funded contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment.
• Paid vacation and company-paid holidays.
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits including employer HSA contributions, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage including company-provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Access to professional development resources and opportunities.
• Student Loan Reimbursement assistance (coming soon).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED