Plant Manager

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Pearl, MS

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides strategic leadership and operational direction for all manufacturing activities at the East Granby facility. The role drives performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and profitability, while aligning plant operations with business objectives. The Plant Manager oversees Production, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Warehouse & Shipping, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and Continuous Improvement. The position develops talent and fosters accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement to support sustainable business growth. The role also manages plant budgets and financial performance, ensures regulatory and quality compliance, and collaborates across functions to meet customer and operational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
At least 5 years leading a manufacturing facility, business unit, or comparable operation.
Proven success driving operational improvements in a manufacturing environment.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing plant budgets and operational performance metrics.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wire and cable manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, job shop, or similar production environments.
Experience supporting a unionized workforce.
High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certifications.
Working knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
Working knowledge of inventory management and control.
Working knowledge of procurement and materials management.
Working knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
Working knowledge of labor planning and workforce optimization.
Working knowledge of manufacturing performance metrics and KPI management.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
Establish and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals and business growth.
Translate organizational objectives into measurable plant goals and actionable operating plans.
Meet production schedules while maintaining quality, safety, and customer service standards.
Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, process improvement, and performance management.
Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and facility expansion projects as required.
Develop manufacturing systems, staffing models, reporting structures, and operational processes.
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational discipline.
Maintain a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, regulatory, company safety, and quality requirements.
Partner with EH&S leadership on safety initiatives, training, audits, and corrective actions.
Manage plant budgets and financial performance, including labor, materials, capital expenditures, and operating costs.
Drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives while maintaining product quality and service levels.
Monitor and analyze operational KPIs, including OEE, on-time delivery, scrap and waste, labor productivity, inventory performance, and downtime.
Use operational and financial data to identify trends, support decisions, and improve performance.
Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, procurement, receiving, warehousing, and shipping.
Ensure material availability and inventory accuracy to support customer commitments.
Collaborate with supply chain partners to improve inventory turns, material flow, and operational efficiency.
Support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives.
Coach and develop direct reports and plant personnel; lead hiring, succession planning, performance management, and employee development.
Foster communication and collaboration across departments and develop future leaders.
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Human Resources to achieve business objectives.
Support customer satisfaction by ensuring product availability, quality performance, and delivery commitments.
Resolve operational issues and drive timely cross-functional decision-making.
Work with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, compensation, organizational development, and compliance.