Plant Manager

STULZ•Dayton, TN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

An experienced Plant Manager will oversee the establishment and operations of our established manufacturing plant overseeing personnel, functions, day-to-day operations, and infrastructures. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a project-driven environment, demonstrates teamwork, and empowers employees to achieve excellence. Effective communication, leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and delegate responsibilities across multiple departments are essential. This position requires expertise in both project management and plant operations. The candidate must be adept at troubleshooting, providing solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and ensuring operational success. This long-term opportunity offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, contribute to the organization’s growth, and take the plant to new heights.

Requirements

Manufacturing (HVAC perferable)
Supervisory Skills
Strategic Leadership
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing
Conflict Resolution
Waste Reduction
Decision-Making
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
6+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including project management.
Proven success in leading plant setup or similar projects.
Strong knowledge of operational standards, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and supervisory skills.
Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
Ability to read and understand English instructions.
Strong math skills required.
Conversion of units of measure.
Ability to read design specifications and technical drawings.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Management

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership in establishing operational standards for safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost control, process improvement, and waste reduction.
Foster a culture of clear accountability, high productivity, and teamwork.
Drive and instill a mindset of continuous improvement.
Oversee daily factory operations, ensuring effective communication across departments.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges to minimize disruptions and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Promote a customer-centric approach by anticipating and addressing customer needs.
Build trusting relationships by encouraging open dialogue and transparency.
Identify potential operational risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, enhancing organizational resilience and adaptability.
Enforce high-performance standards, ensuring the team’s efforts align with the company mission.
Be results- and data-driven, implementing change based on insights from data analysis.
Lead the manufacturing plant, overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure smooth setup and operational readiness.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Execute project plan, including equipment installation, staffing, and process implementation.