Skywater Search Partners is partnering with a leading manufacturer seeking a proven Plant Manager to lead a multi-shift operation of 400+ employees and drive continuous improvement across production, delivery, safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This individual will be a hands-on, strategic leader with the capability to advance into higher operational leadership roles in the future.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop a high-performing team of direct and indirect reports across production, maintenance, and CI functions.
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Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve operational visibility and results.
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Collaborate across engineering, quality, and supply chain in a matrix environment to align goals and processes.
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Manage P&L performance ($150M+), optimizing labor, materials, and expenses to meet budget targets.
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Lead transformation from reactive to proactive operations, building systemic consistency and process discipline.
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Serve as a strategic business partner with potential to assume broader leadership responsibilities over time.
Qualifications
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8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including multi-shift plant management.
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Background in industrial engineering, electro-mechanical or mechanical parts, and high-volume manufacturing preferred.
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Experience leading leaders, not just direct production teams.
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Strong grasp of Lean, CI, and KPI-based management systems.
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-development skills.
