Plant Manager

QXO•Portland, OR

17d

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads a growing windows, doors, and trim operation, overseeing the facility’s business and building a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and operational excellence. The role drives business performance, develops leaders, and ensures exceptional customer service. The manager leads day-to-day operations at a high-volume manufacturing and distribution facility, including production, inventory, logistics, purchasing, customer service, and business performance. The position directs approximately 45–50 employees, including 7–8 direct reports across operations, production, purchasing, service, and inside sales. It is accountable for financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profit optimization, and leads efforts to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer service. The Plant Manager partners with sales leadership and builds relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The role develops the leadership team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning; champions safety and employee engagement; and leads change initiatives, process improvements, system enhancements, and future business transformations. The manager is expected to be visible and approachable, actively engaging on the production floor and throughout the operation each day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, building materials, millwork, windows and doors, lumber, distribution, or a related industry.
Experience leading multifunctional teams and managing supervisors, managers, and frontline employees.
Experience managing budgets, P&L performance, operational metrics, and profitability initiatives.
Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer service.
Experience leading organizational change while maintaining employee engagement and trust.
Strong understanding of production, inventory management, logistics, and service operations.
Ability to develop high-performing teams and leadership capability throughout an organization.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
Data-driven decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze business trends and implement effective solutions.
Proficiency with ERP systems and technology tools used to manage manufacturing and distribution operations.
Willingness to be actively engaged on the production floor and throughout the operation daily.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing door shop, millwork, window, or building products operations.
Experience supporting ERP implementations or major business transformation initiatives.
Multi-site or branch leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or building products environments.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of a high-volume manufacturing and distribution facility, including production, inventory, logistics, purchasing, customer service, and business performance.
Direct and develop approximately 45–50 employees, including 7–8 direct reports across operations, production, purchasing, service, and inside sales.
Drive operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with sales leadership to support customer growth, market opportunities, and business success.
Manage facility financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profit optimization.
Analyze business performance metrics and implement action plans to improve operational and financial results.
Build and strengthen the leadership team through coaching, development, performance management, and succession planning.
Champion a culture focused on safety, teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
Lead change management initiatives, including process improvements, system enhancements, and future business transformations.
Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support a best-in-class customer experience.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve communication, and increase efficiency across manufacturing and operational processes.
Be a visible, approachable leader who earns trust, builds credibility, and supports teams through organizational change.