We are currently assisting our customer, an industry leader, with a Plant Manager search in Laurens, IA. This position is responsible for leading manufacturing operations and achieving a safety-focused work environment while ensuring production and quality goals are met. The successful candidate will possess the ability to lead by example and proactively drive continuous improvement within a growing manufacturing business.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute plans to improve existing operations
Empower teams with a managerial style that is collaborative, inclusive, and balanced in an approach to achieve commitments
Implement a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement to improve all areas of plant operations
Identify, share, and leverage best practices across the operation
Continually challenge departments to decrease downtime, reduce scrap, and improve overall production quality
Regularly assess product specifications and costs, including labor and overhead
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree preferred
5+ years leading Production Operations
Prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team and delivering performance metrics
Additional Information:
All information will be kept strictly confidential
Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information