Plant Manager
On-site · Paragould, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at the Paragould, AR site, overseeing safety, delivery, quality, efficiency, and cost. Manage a cross-functional team of manufacturing, quality, HSE, logistics, procurement, and CI professionals to drive operational excellence. Develop and execute strategic plans, budgets, production forecasting, and resource allocation; align plant targets with corporate goals; collaborate with Sales, HR, Finance, and NPD to achieve company objectives. Drive daily operations, production scheduling, supply chain activities, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies; standardize quality processes; engage with senior leadership to ensure cohesive project implementation and accountability. Build a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous development in partnership with HR, while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior plant leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, quality control, supply chain management, and financial acumen.
- Proven ability to lead large teams, drive cultural change, and develop a high-performance workplace.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior plant leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, quality control, supply chain management, and financial acumen.
- Proven ability to lead large teams, drive cultural change, and develop a high-performance workplace.
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