Plant Manager

Position Summary

As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for building, enabling, and inspiring a team to execute the operating plan for this flagship location. You’ll lead an operation with approximately 60+ team members, overseeing day-to-day operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and making data-driven decisions to meet daily, monthly and annual performance targets.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-growing, customer-centered organization. We’re looking for a leader who is curious, entrepreneurial, and never settles for the status quo—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about operational excellence and sustainable manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on Operations Leader in a fast-paced, process-driven manufacturing environment focused on remanufacturing automotive lights. Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for fulfilling customer orders, while championing sustainable manufacturing practices that reduce waste and extend product life cycles.
• Drive operational excellence through a process-driven approach, emphasizing product knowledge, quality standards, and a customer-first mindset.
• Manage facility operations to ensure optimal inventory levels, efficient workflows, and appropriate staffing aligned with the operational plan and P&L objectives.
• Instill urgency and accountability across the team to meet and exceed performance targets through clearly defined KPIs.
• Champion continuous improvement by applying continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring the facility meets OSHA and company standards while providing a clean, hazard-free environment for all team members.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and lead the implementation of best-in-class inventory management practices.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration, leveraging strong communication and soft skills to coach, develop, and retain top talent.
• Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging innovation and ownership at every level of the operation.
• Demonstrate a passion for quality in every aspect of operations, from product handling to customer delivery.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience, managing teams of 60+ in a manufacturing or operations setting.
• Proven success in managing budget and using KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong operational expertise in manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional communication and soft skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and inspire.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%, with extensive travel required during the first 60 days for onboarding and training.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable strategies.
• A natural curiosity and drive to challenge the status quo, continuously seeking better ways to serve customers and improve operations.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Experience with increasing production in a manufacturing environment.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature variation and able to access all areas of the building without limitations.