Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Plant Director will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and oversight of all manufacturing operations at our facility. This executive role is critical in driving operational excellence, aligning plant performance with company objectives, cultivating a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and ensuring high levels of efficiency, productivity, quality, and delivery. The Plant Director will serve as a key member of the leadership team and play an essential role in shaping the future of our operations.
Benefits:
- Competitive executive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to lead in a growing, innovative company with a strong reputation
*Relocation available.
Plant Director Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational direction and leadership to all plant operations, including production, quality, safety, logistics, engineering support, and maintenance.
- Partner with engineering to improve quality and manufacturability of products, and reduce rework.
- Champion an ISO9001 like culture with focus on process documentation, training, and controlled change management.
- Partner closely with executive leadership to develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals.
- Establish and track KPIs to ensure achievement of retention, safety, quality, throughput, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure the successful execution of the production plan.
- Drive operational excellence utilizing lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles.
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team through mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
- Optimize workforce planning, resource allocation, and labor utilization to ensure cost-effective, high-quality operations with 100% OT Shipments.
- Oversee capital improvement projects, facility enhancements, and ERP implementation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, ISO, etc.) and internal quality management systems.
- Serve as the plant’s primary executive voice and representative, maintaining strong communication with corporate leadership.
Plant Director Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field (required); MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, including experience at the plant leadership or multi-functional operations level, preferably in HVAC, custom equipment, or industrial systems.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, KPI management, and leading large-scale operations.
- Demonstrated expertise and success in lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a track record of building engaged, results-driven teams.
- Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing technologies (Epicor experience is a plus).
- In-depth knowledge of safety compliance, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Alternate Titles:
- Director of Plant Operations
- Manufacturing Plant Director
- Plant Operations Leader
- Director of Manufacturing Operations
- Site Operations Director
- Operations Director – Manufacturing
- Plant General Manager
- Factory Director
- Production Operations Director
- Director of Industrial Operations
- Director of Manufacturing – HVAC/Industrial Equipment
- Director of Operations – Custom Equipment Manufacturing
- Senior Manufacturing Leader – Industrial Systems
- Plant Director – Lean Manufacturing Expert
- Plant Director – Six Sigma Certified
- Plant Director – ISO & Safety Compliance
- ERP-Driven Plant Director (Epicor Preferred)
Keywords: Plant operations leadership • Manufacturing plant management • Strategic manufacturing leader • Lean manufacturing expert • Six Sigma plant director • Operations strategy execution • Production and quality management • Engineering and maintenance oversight • Manufacturing KPI tracking • ERP in manufacturing (Epicor) • HVAC manufacturing leadership • Custom equipment operations • Industrial systems manufacturing • ISO 9001 compliance • OSHA compliance leadership • Safety and quality in manufacturing • Capital project management • Continuous improvement culture • Process optimization and documentation • Controlled change management in plants • Senior manufacturing executive • 10+ years plant leadership • Engineering degree manufacturing leader • MBA preferred operations director • Cross-functional leadership in manufacturing • ERP implementation experience • High-performance team building • Lean Six Sigma certified director • Workforce planning and optimization • 5S manufacturing expert
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.