Plant Manager

Fortune Brands • Brookings, SD

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Their driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens, believing their work and brands can have incredibly positive impacts for their business, shareholders, people, and the planet. Fortune Brands fosters a workplace where smart, ambitious people are supported to reach their fullest potential, empowered to think big, learn fast, and make bold decisions, and where an inclusive culture values authenticity, differences, and unique perspectives. As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the development of site strategies to support the overall company goals and objectives of the plant operations for their 400+ employee manufacturing facility located in Brookings, SD. This role is crucial for executing strategies that deliver operational efficiency, maintain high-quality standards, enhance safety measures, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and fuel their Positive Associate Relations (PAR) culture.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering; Manufacturing or Industrial preferred
• 8 years’ experience in manufacturing leadership
• Experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Deep understanding of how to balance the focus on continuous improvement with safety, health, and environmental business requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to balance the strategic and hands-on requirements in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing manufacturing operations of similar scale (300+ employees or equivalent complexity)
• Strong knowledge of safety leadership, KPI management, and LEAN/continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Teams: Provide coaching to frontline leaders and staff; encourage engagement, communication, and collaboration.
• Champion Safety: Lead safety programs, enforce compliance, and cultivate a zero‑incident culture.
• Implement LEAN & CI: Promote LEAN manufacturing principles, identify improvement opportunities, and reduce waste.
• Drive KPI Achievement: Oversee plant performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity metrics.
• Support Positive Employee Relations: Partner closely with HR; maintain open communication, fairness, and a strong team culture.
• Build Strong Relationships: Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, senior leadership, suppliers, and community partners.
• Oversee Daily Operations: Ensure smooth and efficient production, resource planning, and equipment reliability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for teammates’ unique needs
• Robust health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees