Our client is looking for a hands‑on and people‑driven leader to oversee daily operations at a continuous manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team development, and process management capabilities, with a proven ability to maintain high standards for safety, quality, output, and employee engagement. This is a high‑visibility role that will serve as a critical link between production teams and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations in a continuous production environment.
- Oversee and coach production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees across multiple shifts.
- Maintain seamless communication and coordination between crews through structured handoffs, daily briefings, and shift accountability.
- Partner with quality, maintenance, safety, and logistics teams to achieve production and performance goals.
- Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant with all company and regulatory standards.
- Support capital improvement projects and vendor management in coordination with executive leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, scrap reduction, quality, and throughput.
- Manage labor planning, scheduling, and overtime to ensure consistent coverage and productivity.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture across all shifts.
- Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, including off‑hours visits when needed to support shift employees.
Team Building & Culture
- Promote a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and employee recognition.
- Implement training and mentorship programs that drive consistent performance across crews.
- Strengthen employee retention through transparency, trust, and a shared sense of purpose.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of plant or operations management experience within manufacturing; experience in plastics and extrusion is preferred.
- Proven experience leading multi‑shift operations with strong people leadership and cultural impact.
- Demonstrated success improving performance through Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Strong floor presence with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Hands‑on leadership style balanced with strategic oversight and decision‑making ability.