Plant Manager

Albers Aerospace•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and accountability for the operational, financial, safety, quality, and compliance performance of a manufacturing facility. This role leads a multi-shift workforce while driving disciplined execution, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience leading manufacturing or operations with full site or business responsibility
Proven profit and loss ownership with strong financial and cost-control acumen
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience a plus
Must be a U.S citizen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
Experience supporting DoD or other government contracts
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems
Experience in low-to-mid volume, high-mix manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Own full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, margin performance, cost controls, and capital planning.
Provide overall leadership for plant operations across two shifts, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
Lead, develop, and hold accountable a workforce of fewer than 40 employees, including supervisors and support staff.
Ensure full compliance with government and defense contract requirements, including DFARS/FAR flow-downs, quality system adherence, documentation, traceability, audits, and customer requirements.
Champion Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve productivity, and drive predictable execution.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3, root cause analysis, 5-Why, and kaizen events.
Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to meet contractual and business objectives.
Oversee production planning, capacity planning, labor strategy, and inventory management.
Serve as the primary site leader for customer interaction, audits, and regulatory or compliance-related engagements.
Build and sustain a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and security requirements.
Support special projects and operational initiatives.
Participate in corporate initiatives and cross-site collaboration.