Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Position Overview

The Plant Manager will lead and optimize all aspects of a manufacturing facility to consistently deliver safe, compliant, high-quality products on schedule and within budget. This role oversees production planning, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen), maintenance and reliability programs (TPM, preventive maintenance, OEE), quality systems (ISO 9001, GMP, HACCP) and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA). The Plant Manager drives operational excellence through data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and development of frontline and supervisory talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations including production planning, scheduling, capacity planning and execution to meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets.
• Develop and implement manufacturing operations strategies using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to improve throughput, reduce waste and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using TPM, 5S, Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT) principles and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to stabilize processes and improve quality and efficiency.
• Manage quality control and assurance programs in accordance with ISO 9001, GMP and HACCP standards; lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for non-conformances.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability activities, including preventive maintenance, CMMS utilization, equipment maintenance, equipment commissioning & start-up, and vendor coordination to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Environmental/EPA regulations; implement safety programs, training and audits to maintain a safe workplace.
• Supervise and mentor plant leadership, supervisors and operations staff; recruit, train and retain talent while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory, material handling and warehouse operations including forklift operations, Kanban systems, ERP/MRP and SAP integration to optimize inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.
• Coordinate process engineering, test & inspection, welding/fabrication and CNC/PLC/SCADA support for production reliability, troubleshooting and capital projects.
• Control departmental budgets, cost reduction projects, CAPEX planning and productivity metrics; report on KPIs such as OEE, yield, scrap, on-time delivery and cost per unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in a plant leadership or managerial role.
• Proven expertise in Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), Kaizen and Continuous Improvement.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, GMP and HACCP quality systems and demonstrated success with quality control and SPC.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and Environmental/EPA compliance for manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with TPM, OEE optimization, Preventive Maintenance programs and CMMS (e.g., SAP PM or equivalent).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), inventory management, Kanban, JIT and capacity planning.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$140000 - $180000 USD per year