Plant Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Pacific International Executive Search Full time
Job Title: Plant Manager

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in the South East region of the US. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, improving efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the manufacturing operations, quality, safety, HR, supply chain, continuous improvement, and technical teams
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative technologies to drive improvements across the supply chain
  • Model leadership capabilities for growth and demonstrate a focus on talent development and upskilling of the team
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth, improve efficiency, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
  • At least 10-15 years of manufacturing experience with 3-5 years in plant leadership with P&L responsibility
  • History of hiring, growing, and promoting talent within an organization
  • Formal lean training and a strong background in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies
  • Experience successfully designing and leading change within an organization
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to navigate a large and complex corporate organization
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to drive business growth
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Ability to demonstrate an ability to navigate a large and complex corporate organization

Pacific International Executive Search is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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