Plant Manager

Winnebago Industries Inc•Forest City, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Winnebago Motorhome is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our Specialty Vehicle division based in Forest City, IA. The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations within an engineer to order environment while improving manufacturing efficiencies and driving revenue. This role requires a strong leader with an analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and a proven background in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
Associate’s degree with significant relevant experience will also be considered.
10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
7–10+ years of people management experience, including leading teams through change.
Experience in engineered-to-order production environments and assembly plants.
Strong financial and business acumen.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, with flexibility based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Background in high mix, low volume, vertically integrated manufacturing preferred.
Experience working with new product development and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated success in driving and implementing continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Monitor all operations and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare and maintain operating reports, budgets, and performance metrics.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations.
Manage scheduling for a fully operational team and oversee daily floor operations.
Develop and implement strategies to increase productivity, throughput, and quality.
Oversee all shipments, incoming inventory, and storage operations.
Optimize employee productivity by eliminating waste and unnecessary processes.
Practice conflict resolution across departments and teams.
Track and report expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Analyze safety, quality, and productivity data to drive continuous improvement.
Hire, train, and develop employees to build a high-performing team.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure operational readiness.
Ensure all legal, safety, and health regulations are met.
Lead Lean initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, safety, quality, materials, HR, and new product development.
Other duties as assigned.