Plant Manager

Mattr • Tipton, IA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Plant Manager, you will lead the overall performance and continued growth of our Tipton manufacturing facility, overseeing a team of approximately 90 employees. This is a stable, high-performing plant entering a scaling phase, where your focus will be to build on a strong safety foundation while increasing production capacity, improving quality, and driving operational efficiency. You will play a critical role in advancing plant performance by being highly visible on the shop floor, engaging a diverse workforce, and driving accountability through strong leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices. Success in this role means delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and throughput while sustaining a culture of engagement and accountability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operational environments
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and hold employees accountable
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently
• Experience working in hands-on, floor-based leadership roles with high visibility
• Demonstrated career progression and strong tenure
• Computer literacy and ability to work within operational systems

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment undergoing growth or scaling
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture with a strong, visible presence on the plant floor
• Build on an already strong safety foundation and further strengthen proactive safety engagement
• Lead incident prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Drive employee accountability and ownership for safety performance
• Improve product quality and reduce quality escapes while scaling production
• Implement structured problem-solving practices to address quality issues
• Reinforce a culture of accountability for product integrity at all levels
• Lead, engage, and influence a diverse workforce of approximately 90 employees
• Build a culture of accountability where performance gaps are addressed directly
• Develop leaders and employees through coaching, expectations setting, and feedback
• Foster a results-oriented, high-performance culture
• Drive production growth and increased output targets
• Improve throughput, efficiency, and schedule adherence
• Apply strong problem-solving capabilities in an environment without a mature CI program
• Lead execution through hands-on leadership and daily management practices
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials
• Contribute to cost control and financial decision-making with strong business acumen
• Support capital project implementation and operational improvements
• Drive performance against key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Support plant scaling initiatives while maintaining operational stability
• Build on an already strong foundation rather than leading a turnaround
• Partner cross-functionally to support growth and operational priorities

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree