Plant Manager - Metal Fabrication & Engineered Manufacturing
About The Position
E.I. Williams Industries is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead its manufacturing operation in Sarepta, Louisiana. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for providing overall direction to plant operations and improving performance while maintaining a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, safety, and employee development. The ideal candidate has successfully managed manufacturing operations, motivated teams, improved production performance, and maintained exceptional quality standards. E.I. Williams Industries designs and manufactures noise barriers, industrial silencers, and emission control products, including DOCs, DPFs, and SCR systems. Its manufacturing facilities use advanced CNC equipment and automated welding technology. The company emphasizes teamwork, innovation, continuous improvement, integrity, customer expectations, quality, and safety.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience leading production teams and manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated success managing plant performance, productivity, quality, and employee engagement.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational best practices.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to develop and motivate teams while fostering a positive, accountable culture.
- Experience managing budgets, labor resources, and operational costs.
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Plant Manager experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading multi-functional manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading operations in metal fabrication, industrial equipment manufacturing, welding, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for plant operations.
- Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel.
- Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer commitments are met.
- Monitor operational performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Partner with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
- Analyze plant metrics and use data to make informed business decisions.
- Lead process improvement initiatives that reduce waste and increase operational effectiveness.
- Support workforce planning, employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $130,000–$160,000, based on experience.
- Benefit package including quarterly revenue-based bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
