Plant Manager

Falls of Neuse Management LLC•Huntsville, AL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

American Welding and Gas, Inc. (AWG) is hiring a Plant Manager based in Huntsville, Alabama. The role oversees production, safety, operational efficiency, and profitability at the Huntsville facility and an additional facility in the western Atlanta area. The Plant Manager leads direct reports and assists the Regional Operations Manager with plant assets, expense control, workforce planning, and operational performance. The position manages daily plant operations, including production planning, routing, quality compliance, facility upkeep, workflow, equipment use, and coordination with production and delivery schedules. It leads and develops plant employees and supervisors, plans staffing and work schedules, and promotes accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. The role also supports customer satisfaction through close coordination with branch managers, sales managers, drivers, and customer service teams. Additional responsibilities include improving productivity and reducing waste; controlling inventory, material use, and assets; maintaining compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and FDA requirements; monitoring expenses against approved budgets; and keeping the Regional Operations Manager informed about performance and operational matters. Other tasks may be assigned to support organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
Five or more years of increasing leadership or supervisory experience.
Ability to work effectively under deadlines with little supervision.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of inventory management.
Goal-oriented and self-motivated.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Industrial or specialty gases production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day production planning, routing, quality compliance, facility upkeep, workflow, equipment utilization, and operational activities.
Ensure plant operations support profitability while maintaining safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate operations to support production and delivery schedules.
Hire, orient, train, supervise, evaluate, motivate, communicate with, lead, and coach plant employees and supervisors in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Promote accountability, safety, employee development, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Plan, direct, and schedule employee work to optimize labor utilization and align staffing with operational demands.
Maintain working relationships with branch managers, sales managers, drivers, and customer service teams to support operational alignment and customer satisfaction.
Support customer service expectations through reliable production, delivery coordination, and communication.
Identify and implement improvements to productivity, efficiency, workflow, and overall plant performance, including waste reduction.
Maintain inventory control and direct inventory-taking to ensure accuracy and optimize cash flow.
Monitor inventory levels, asset utilization, and material usage.
Develop and maintain a strong safety culture and enforce compliance with State and Federal regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and FDA requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Promote hazard identification, incident prevention, and adherence to safety and operational standards.
Monitor operational expenses and keep the facility within approved budget guidelines.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost management while supporting profitability objectives.
Communicate regularly with the Regional Operations Manager about plant performance, operational challenges, asset management, and expense control.
Provide operational updates and collaborate with leadership to align with company objectives.
Perform other tasks assigned in support of organizational goals.