Plant Manager
Job Description
Plant Manager
Salary: $160,000 -$180,000 (plus 10% annual bonus)
Location: Phoenix
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Remanufacturing
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization known for delivering high-quality, reliable products in a fast-paced production environment. The company places a strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety, and employee development.
This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a growing operation that values accountability, process discipline, and hands-on leadership.
Position Overview
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant performance, including production, staffing, quality, safety, and cost control. This role requires a strong manufacturing leader with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive performance across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Leadership
- Lead day-to-day plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met
- Oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics functions
- Establish clear expectations and drive accountability across all teams
Production Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage production plans and schedules
- Optimize labor, equipment utilization, and throughput to meet customer demand
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and conduct performance evaluations
- Foster a safe, positive, and performance-driven work environment
Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives
- Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality
Financial & KPI Management
- Manage plant budgets and operating costs
- Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Maintain strong quality control systems and audit processes
Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Champion workplace safety and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Lead initiatives to reduce incidents and strengthen safety culture
Supplier & Vendor Coordination
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and components
Reporting
- Provide regular operational, financial, and performance updates to senior leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of plant or operations leadership experience in a manufacturing or remanufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean principles, and quality systems
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
- Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets and KPIs
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience working with ERP systems
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as required