Plant Manager

3 weeks ago


Raleigh, United States Gpac Full time

Plant Manager: 

Seeking a Plant Manager to lead daily operations at our lumber and building materials manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient production, maintain safety standards, drive quality improvements, and manage a high-performing team. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and operational expertise are key.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operations Management: Oversee daily production, scheduling, and inventory management to meet customer demand and optimize efficiency.
  • Staff Leadership: Supervise and mentor production teams, ensuring a safe, productive work environment and fostering a culture of teamwork.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations (OSHA) and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe workplace.
  • Quality Control: Oversee quality control processes to ensure products meet standards and address quality issues.
  • Maintenance Management: Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Budgeting & Cost Control: Develop and manage the plant budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and implement best practices across operations.
  • Reporting & Analysis: Track and report on plant performance, identifying trends and recommending improvements.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: 5-7 years in manufacturing, with 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in the lumber or building materials industry.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, safety management, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ERP systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, and occasional heavy lifting.

You can also reach out to me directly at cj.schmatjen@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.


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