Plant Manager

Marvin • Fargo, ND

7d

About The Position

Are you ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing team toward operational excellence? As Plant Manager, this role offers the opportunity to shape plant strategy, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration. This position provides leadership across production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams, operating within a matrixed environment to ensure alignment with Marvin’s strategic objectives and enterprise-wide priorities. Success in this role requires a strong presence on the plant floor and a commitment to developing people and processes. This is a key leadership role with the ability to influence long-term performance and employee engagement. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, financial acumen, and a passion for building strong teams. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, the Plant Manager plays a central role in Marvin’s growth. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while cultivating a resilient and motivated workforce.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field preferred); MBA is a plus.
• Minimum five-year’s experience as a leader in a manufacturing facility with 400+ employees with responsibility for manufacturing, materials, safety, engineering and continuous improvement is required.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect operational metrics to business outcomes.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience navigating a matrixed organization and collaborating across functions.
• Comfort leading through change with transparency, empathy, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Safety and Quality Champion a proactive safety culture through data-driven reviews and visible leadership. Empower teams to take ownership of quality at the source. Use trends and metrics to drive continuous improvement across safety and quality outcomes.
• Drive Operational Excellence Apply Lean principles and agile planning to optimize labor, equipment, and materials. Lead root cause analysis and resolution efforts to address operational challenges. Align daily operations with long-term strategic goals through leader standard work.
• Engage and Develop Teams Foster a culture of respect, responsiveness, and continuous learning. Coach and mentor leadership teams to elevate performance and accountability. Support employee well-being and motivation using proven engagement strategies.
• Connect Financials to Performance Translate operational metrics into financial outcomes using sound accounting principles. Identify cost-saving and productivity-enhancing opportunities. Develop capital investment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate Across Functions and Communities Build strong relationships with cross-functional leaders and key suppliers. Represent Marvin in community partnerships and nonprofit initiatives. Navigate effectively within a matrixed organizational structure.

Benefits

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
• health insurance
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• a 401(k) retirement savings match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees