Plant Manager - North Little Rock, AR

VetJobs • North Little Rock, AR

3d • $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager role is based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization partners with companies to source qualified candidates, including military-affiliated job seekers. The position is on-site unless otherwise specified. The job description includes requirements for leading in a manufacturing environment, managing people, communicating across organizational levels, driving change, managing large-scale projects, and building cross-functional teams. The role requires travel to Minden, Louisiana, for training during the first 18 months. The posting also contains a separate set of additional qualifications referring to engineering or manufacturing experience and a Jackson, Mississippi facility; these details appear inconsistent with the Plant Manager posting and are reported as written rather than assumed to define this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing, supply chain, finance, operational excellence (OPEX), or related support functions in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of people-management experience.
• Ability to travel 75% to Minden, Louisiana, for training during the first 18 months in the role.
• Sound judgment and ability to prioritize or de-prioritize based on situational variables.
• Ability to influence and work effectively across all levels in a highly matrixed environment.
• The posting’s additional qualifications also list a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Technology; at least 5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience excluding co-op or internship experience; and U.S.-person status as defined by ITAR.
• The posting states that candidates will not need employment immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• MBA from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience opening or launching a greenfield manufacturing facility.
• Plant P/L leadership experience and strong business acumen.
• At least 3 years of experience managing managers.
• The posting’s additional qualifications also list a master’s degree, at least 3 years of supervisory experience, 7 years of manufacturing or engineering experience, 3D CAD modeling and detailed drawing experience, Lean and continuous-improvement leadership including waste reduction, and experience training and developing technicians and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-performing team, including through adversity.
• Drive and manage change, challenge the status quo, and champion new and innovative ideas.
• Manage large-scale, high-visibility projects.
• Build and maintain informed, cohesive, high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Work collaboratively across a multi-site manufacturing organization.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels, from the shop floor through senior leaders, and with external customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager