Plant Manager

Lignetics • Show Low, AZ

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About The Position

The Plant Manager plans, directs, and coordinates operations across major plant departments, including safety, production, maintenance, and processing, within company guidelines. The role combines day-to-day plant operations with strategic initiatives and requires a strong focus on safety, operational efficiency, cost control, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. The Plant Manager also leads department managers, shift leads, and production personnel and supports research and development of new equipment, products, and processes.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of manufacturing-related experience.
• 5 or more years in a managerial or leadership role.
• A maintenance or process background is preferred, preferably in forest products manufacturing.
• A highly analytical and forward-thinking, hands-on approach.
• Resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and strong leadership and motivational skills.
• A high degree of technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform simple to complex math calculations.
• Ability to work in weather extremes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or a related field preferred.
• TPM experience is a plus.
• Maintenance or process background in forest products manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of safety, production, maintenance, and processing departments within company guidelines.
• Operate safely and help improve the facility’s safety culture and performance.
• Model company values and use problem-solving skills for operational tasks and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze equipment efficiency and materials supply, and coordinate manpower requirements.
• Manage department expenses and purchasing within budget guidelines.
• Implement meaningful and sustainable process improvements using capital management and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Manage plant-level inventory accuracy for raw materials and finished goods.
• Develop a cross-trained, flexible, and productive workforce.
• Lead continuous improvement processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Use situational leadership to support employee engagement and involvement.
• Lead and develop department managers, shift leads, and production personnel.
• Assist with research and development of new equipment, products, and processes.
• Oversee corrective action policies and procedures, employee performance evaluations, and training schedules as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee referral bonus program.
• Two weeks of paid time off plus two floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and HSA options.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Employee heating pellet program.
• Lignetics SWAG gear, including an annual pair of work boots and other PPE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed