Plant Manager

Plant Manager Location: Knightdale, NC Our client is looking for a Plant Manager to develop efficiency strategies to reach business metrics and production goals with attention to budgetary requirements. Responsibilities include: - Directing and leading all plant operations with overall responsibilities for all teams including production, quality, customer service, engineering, and procurement - Implementing efficient systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, personnel and other operational costs - Collaborating with management and plant personnel to establish shop floor organization and process flow to optimize production capacity (LEAN) - Establishing and driving the key performance indicators for overall facility success - Forecasting and analyzing business trends to ensure operation is strategically aligned - Developing and guiding the implementation of programs/policies related to the business strategies and supervise overall efficiency - Collaborating with business management on a departmental basis to ensure alignment to overall plan - Liaising with local authorities in public matters and representing the company in related aspects Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in related field (engineering, management) - 10+ years of successful experience in operations management - LEAN manufacturing experience - Successful experience ramping up a manufacturing site - Success working in a role that involves heavy work on the shop floor Preferences: - Experienced in engineered to order production