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Plant Manager

Summary

As the Plant Manager, you will lead the overall performance and continued growth of our Tipton manufacturing facility, overseeing a team of approximately 90 employees. This is a stable, high-performing plant entering a scaling phase, where your focus will be to build on a strong safety foundation while increasing production capacity, improving quality, and driving operational efficiency.
You will play a critical role in advancing plant performance by being highly visible on the shop floor, engaging a diverse workforce, and driving accountability through strong leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices. Success in this role means delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and throughput while sustaining a culture of engagement and accountability.

Compensation:
Base Salary range: $140k-$165k, plus an annual bonus

Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
   Champion a safety-first culture with a strong, visible presence on the plant floor
   Build on an already strong safety foundation and further strengthen proactive safety engagement
   Lead incident prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
   Drive employee accountability and ownership for safety performance
Quality Excellence
   Improve product quality and reduce quality escapes while scaling production
   Implement structured problem-solving practices to address quality issues
   Reinforce a culture of accountability for product integrity at all levels
Team Leadership & Development
   Lead, engage, and influence a diverse workforce of approximately 90 employees
   Build a culture of accountability where performance gaps are addressed directly
   Develop leaders and employees through coaching, expectations setting, and feedback
   Foster a results-oriented, high-performance culture
Operational Excellence & Productivity
   Drive production growth and increased output targets
   Improve throughput, efficiency, and schedule adherence
   Apply strong problem-solving capabilities in an environment without a mature CI program
   Lead execution through hands-on leadership and daily management practices
   Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials
Financial & Performance Ownership
   Contribute to cost control and financial decision-making with strong business acumen
   Support capital project implementation and operational improvements
   Drive performance against key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Strategic & Growth Leadership
   Support plant scaling initiatives while maintaining operational stability
   Build on an already strong foundation rather than leading a turnaround
   Partner cross-functionally to support growth and operational priorities

Qualifications
Required
   5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operational environments
   Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and hold employees accountable
   Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently
   Experience working in hands-on, floor-based leadership roles with high visibility
   Demonstrated career progression and strong tenure
   Computer literacy and ability to work within operational systems
Preferred
   Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
   Experience in a manufacturing environment undergoing growth or scaling
   Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
Leadership Profile & Success Factors
   Results-oriented and highly motivated, with a strong focus on execution
   Comfortable addressing issues directly and holding teams accountable
   Ability to influence and engage a diverse workforce
   Hands-on leader who is highly visible on the plant floor
   Self-sufficient with strong critical thinking and decision-making ability
   Ability to balance safety, quality, and productivity in a growth environment

Benefits in Joining Mattr
Why Join Mattr?
   Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
   401(k) with company match, vested immediately
   Attractive incentive bonus plans
   Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
   Wellness incentives
   Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)