Manager-Plant

Royston Plant•Bessemer, AL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Bessemer, AL facility. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving operational performance, accountability, and cross-functional alignment across a workforce of 120+ employees. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in custom manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to drive operational improvements, establish SOPs, and lead through change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 8 years in plant or senior operations leadership.
Experience leading large manufacturing operations (150+ employees), including fabrication or machine shop environments.
Demonstrated success leading operational turnarounds and implementing SOP-driven operating disciplines.
Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Proven ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
Data-driven, hands-on leader with a strong execution mindset.
Track record of building accountable, high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

Lead all manufacturing operations, including receiving, warehouse and inventory management, fabrication, assembly, shipping, and supply chain.
Provide clear direction, accountability, and performance management across all departments and shifts.
Establish and sustain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards and proactively addressing risks.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement to improve throughput, reduce waste, and stabilize processes.
Identify performance gaps and lead structured turnaround and improvement initiatives.
Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
Utilize ERP/MRP, MES, and other manufacturing systems to improve planning, visibility, and operational control.
Ensure operations meet customer expectations for quality, delivery, and flexibility.
Partner with Sales, Engineering, Finance, HR, Maintenance, Quality, and IT to align plant performance with business objectives.
Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams with a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous development.
Serve as a visible, engaged leader with a strong shop-floor presence.
Reinforce company values of transparency, accountability, and respect.
Use KPIs and real-time data to drive decisions, improve performance, and increase operational visibility.
Optimize inventory levels, material flow, and supplier relationships to balance cost, service, and reliability.