Plant Manager Location: Green River Gate Industry: Metals Fabrication Reports To: Chief Manufacturing Officer Facility: Day shift manufacturing plant / 5 days a week Position Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operational success of a metals fabrication facility.. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, and commercial sales while building a strong culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure efficient plant operations, workforce development, and sustainable growth while meeting customer expectations and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, shipping, safety and sales. • Ensure effective management of maintaining consistent standards across all shifts. • Develop and implement operational strategies to support growth, productivity, and efficiency. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery. Safety & Compliance • Champion a strong safety-first culture across the facility. • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies. • Lead safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to reduce workplace incidents. People Leadership • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, managers, and hourly employees. • Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork. • Partner with Human Resources on hiring, workforce planning, employee relations, and training initiatives. • Ensure strong leadership coverage and communication across all shifts. Continuous Improvement • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency. • Identify opportunities to improve production processes, quality systems, and workflow. • Lead problem-solving initiatives to address operational challenges. Quality & Customer Satisfaction • Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications. • Work closely with quality teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and drive quality improvements. Financial Performance • Manage plant budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses. • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and delivery performance. • Support capital planning and equipment investments to support growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to meet production goals and customer demands. • Support new product launches, process improvements, and operational scalability. Qualifications Education • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field is a plus. Experience • 8–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. • 5+ years in plant or senior operations leadership role preferred. • Experience in metals manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred. • Experience managing manufacturing operations. • Experience with sales of farm and ranch equipment Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership and team development skills. • Ability to lead in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Excellent communication and leadership presence. What Success Looks Like in This Role • A strong safety culture with proactive hazard identification. • Consistent production performance across all shifts. • Engaged workforce with strong frontline leadership. • Improved efficiency, reduced scrap, and operational cost control. • Scalable processes supporting the plant’s continued growth. Why Join Us • Opportunity to lead a growing manufacturing facility. • Ability to make a visible impact on operations and culture. • Collaborative leadership team and strong business momentum