Plant Manager
Core
Overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance of a manufacturing facility, overseeing continuous improvement, production, maintenance, and shipping while ensuring safety and compliance.
Role type
Senior Plant Manager (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Manufacturing facility operations, production schedules, and supply chain alignment for aerospace and defense clients.
Domain
Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Required skills
P&L management, Lean/Kaizen methodologies, safety culture leadership, production planning, team coaching, root cause analysis, budget management, capital equipment planning, ERP system utilization.
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, 5+ years as Plant Manager, Green/Black Belt certification, experience in aerospace/defense regulated environments.
Technologies
ERP systems, data tracking systems, LEAN tools.
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production and shipment goals; drive safety culture and compliance with regulations; manage P&L and departmental budgets; coach and develop leadership talent; oversee quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives; align production planning with sales and supply chain functions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight