Plant Operations Manager

Southern Textile Service, Inc.•South Hill, VA

1d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Textile Service is seeking a hands-on, results-driven General Manager to lead and oversee daily operations in a heavy industrial production environment. This is not a desk management position. Approximately 50% of your day will be spent driving production. The successful candidate must be actively engaged in daily operations, working alongside supervisors and production teams to ensure production goals are met. The General Manager is responsible for developing a high-performance team, maintaining a safe and productive work environment, and ensuring the facility operates efficiently while meeting customer expectations.

Requirements

Knowledge of production equipment, industrial machinery, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to evaluate production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase throughput and efficiency.
Understanding of labor utilization, equipment utilization, production rates, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and coordination with maintenance personnel.
Knowledge of quality control procedures, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to analyze production data and use performance metrics to drive operational improvements.
Hands-on leadership is a must. Must be actively involved in daily production activities and lead from the plant floor.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production employees through direct engagement and accountability.
Demonstrated ability to establish clear expectations, monitor performance, and follow through on operational goals.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience managing a plant profit and loss statement (P&L), including labor, maintenance, utilities, supplies, and other operating expenses.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting performance goals, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring accountability.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily operations in a heavy industrial production environment.
Drive production, spending approximately 50% of the day on the plant floor.
Develop a high-performance team.
Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
Ensure the facility operates efficiently while meeting customer expectations.
Manage production, labor utilization, equipment performance, quality, safety, maintenance, and financial results.
Achieve corporate objectives through effective leadership, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
Evaluate production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
Manage workforce scheduling, staffing levels, labor costs, and production priorities.
Coach and develop management and supervisory personnel.
Build a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Take full responsibility for plant-level financial performance and achievement of budgeted operating goals.
Manage a plant profit and loss statement (P&L), including labor, maintenance, utilities, supplies, and other operating expenses.
Develop and manage operating budgets, control costs, and improve profitability.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs while maintaining quality, safety, and service standards.
Set performance goals, delegate responsibilities, and ensure accountability.
Prepare and present operational and financial reports to corporate leadership.