We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations at our client's manufacturing facility in Whiteland, Indiana. This role will oversee site performance with a strong focus on employee safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and financial results. The ideal candidate will guide production leadership, strengthen accountability across the plant, and foster a culture centered on continuous improvement and dependable customer service.
Responsibilities:
• Direct overall plant operations to maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing manufacturing environment.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by reinforcing standards, monitoring compliance, and promoting responsible workplace practices.
• Provide leadership to managers and supervisors by coaching performance, setting expectations, and supporting team development.
• Drive operational improvements that increase productivity, improve service levels, and contribute to profitability goals.
• Define site priorities and hold teams accountable for results related to output, freight, quality, capital work, and other key operational targets.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, corrective action, and ongoing employee growth initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure plant activities align with company policies and broader business objectives.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, manufacturing costs, and month-end stock processes while supporting cost analysis and pricing evaluations.
• Manage plant-level needs involving maintenance, equipment reliability, environmental compliance, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and related administrative functions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors, contractors, and applicable local, state, and federal agencies while managing plant profit and loss performance.
• 5+ years of experience in plant management or a comparable manufacturing leadership role.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale plant operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
• Experience developing supervisors and managers through coaching, performance management, and team leadership.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, production cost management, and plant administrative processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with departments such as Human Resources, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, and Sales.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Proven commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards.