Plant Manager

Job Description

LHH is seeking a proactive and experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our client’s manufacturing facility. We’re looking for a dynamic leader with a strong foundation in heavy industry—ideally within machinery, automotive, aerospace, or military sectors—who can thrive in a collaborative, unionized environment. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who prioritizes safety, drives performance, and leads with integrity and respect. The anticipated salary for this role is between $170,000-$190,000 a year.

Responsibilities:

· Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including safety, production, quality, and on-time delivery.

· Foster a safety-first culture by addressing past challenges and implementing proactive safety improvements.

· Manage and mentor 8 direct reports while influencing cross-functional teams across HR, maintenance, safety, and finance.

· Build a positive, accountable workplace culture.

· Maintain strong, respectful relationships with union personnel and uphold effective labor practices.

· Lead lean manufacturing efforts to boost operational efficiency, reduce waste, and manage labor costs effectively.

· Coordinate with project management, sales, construction, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of large-scale products.

· Lead production planning and control in alignment with operational and financial goals.

· Leverage the D365 ERP system to manage daily operations and track performance metrics.

· Partner with HR to forecast staffing needs and maintain appropriate resourcing across shifts.

Qualifications:

· Proven leadership experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment (machinery, automotive, aerospace, military, etc.).

· Engineering degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

· Experience managing teams within a unionized workforce is highly preferred.

· Strong record of building collaborative, high-performing teams with a leadership style grounded in integrity and respect.

· Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles; Six Sigma certification is a plus.

· Experience in production control and cross-functional coordination.

· Comfortable managing a complex, high-impact operation with a relatively lean team.

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental and Vision

· FSA, HAS

· Employee Assistance Program

· Life and AD&D

· STD and LTD

· Supplemental Medical

· PTO

Pay Details: $170,000.00 to $190,000.00 per year

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