Plant Manager (Covington)
About The Position
The Plant Manager is focused on the operational aspects of the plant which include manufacturing, safety, quality, operational excellence, equipment and reports to the Regional Ops Director. In this role, the Plant Manager will lead plant optimization initiatives & spearhead the site’s automation transformation, modernizing production systems, integrating new technology & elevating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across the operation. This role is perfect for a collaborative, results-oriented leader who can bring clarity to ambiguity, empower teams, and lead transformative change. A vital member of the Operations Leadership, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.
Requirements
- 7+ years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on management experience with budgeting, quality assurance, and troubleshooting equipment
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent experience
- Experience managing a TPS based operation preferred
- Proven track record leading plant optimization & automation/digital transformation projects, including robotics, PLC/controls & MES/ERP integration
- Experience managing capital projects for automation & equipment upgrades from business case through implementation
- Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills; familiarity with OEE, KPI dashboards & performance analytics
Nice To Haves
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop the team to maintain and enhance a competitive edge and service to the customer
- Leads and mentors’ managers and supervisors in the development of a Winning Culture.
- Develop and improve the skills, knowledge and abilities of the managers and supervisors to ensure strong succession planning
- Leads the Plant Operations, Drives Safety Awareness, OpEx, Production, and Efficiency
- Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations
- Create, recommend, and manage capital projects
- Lead plant optimization & automation transformation initiatives, championing new technology, robotics & control systems to modernize operations
- Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime, improve throughput & increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Partner with engineering & IT to integrate MES/ERP systems, data analytics & real-time reporting into daily plant decision-making
- Champion a culture of innovation, guiding teams through technology-driven change management as the plant modernizes
Benefits
- Industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
