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Summary/Objective:
The Plant Manager - MEI is responsible for leading all aspects of production, personnel supervision, and process performance within the operation of Plant 3 wrap manufacturing value stream. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement, maintaining IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards, and achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets. The Value Stream Manager oversees staffing, training, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to consistently meet customer requirements, reduce waste, and strengthen operational excellence across the facility.
Essential Functions:
1. Leadership & Personnel Supervision
- Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to all employees within the value stream.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, capability development, and cross-training of production teams.
- Conduct performance evaluations, corrective actions, and employee development plans.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and accountable work environment.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, standard work, and safety procedures.
- Support onboarding and training of new personnel in processes, safety, and quality requirements.
2. Production Planning & Execution
- Manage day-to-day production operations to meet SQDC goals (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
- Ensure daily attainment of production schedules, takt time, and customer requirements.
- Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to optimize production flow.
- Monitor run rates, downtime, scrap, and throughput; implement adjustments as needed.
- Lead daily Gemba walks, tier meetings, and value stream huddles.
3. Process Ownership & Improvement
- Own all processes within the assigned value stream, including wrap lines, metal encapsulation, material handling, curing, and finishing.
- Implement and maintain standardized work, visual controls, and error-proofing.
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, Kanban, TPM, Poka-Yoke.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives, efficiency improvements, and material yield optimization.
- Analyze bottlenecks and implement engineered solutions in coordination with Maintenance/Engineering.
4. Safety, Environmental & Compliance Responsibilities
- Ensure all personnel follow OSHA and facility safety policies (PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, chemical handling).
- Conduct and document safety walks, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Support ISO 14001 and environmental compliance—waste management, emissions, hazardous materials control.
- Maintain 5S in all production areas and ensure proper ergonomics and workstation design.
5. Quality & Customer Requirements
- Ensure all operations comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Maintain quality control plans, inspection standards, and traceability requirements.
- Collaborate with Quality to quickly address nonconformances, CAPAs, SCARs, deviations, and customer complaints.
- Verify first-piece approvals, in-process inspections, and final audits meet specification.
- Monitor key quality metrics including scrap, rework, dimensional accuracy, metal wrap integrity, and bonding performance.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering on new product introductions, process changes, and material qualifications.
- Work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime, schedule PMs, and escalate critical equipment issues.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain on material flow, vendor performance, and inventory accuracy.
- Serve as the primary communication link between production, management, and supporting departments.
7. Data Management & Performance Reporting
- Track and report KPIs: OEE, scrap, throughput, labor efficiency, safety, and customer delivery performance.
- Review daily production reports and use data to drive structured problem solving (5 Why, Fishbone, A3).
- Maintain visibility boards and ensure accurate data entry in ERP/MES systems.
- Prepare weekly and monthly performance summaries for leadership.
8. Budget, Cost & Resource Management
- Manage labor allocation, overtime approval, and cost control for the value stream.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through process optimization and waste elimination.
- Support capital equipment justification and ROI analysis.
- Optimize material usage, including metals, adhesives, films, insulation, and wrap components.
9. Change Management & New Product Integration
- Lead controlled rollout of process changes, revisions, and engineering updates.
- Ensure employees are trained and competent in new methods before implementation.
- Support APQP activities including PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and PPAP submissions.
- Coordinate trials, capability studies, and validation runs for new or modified products.
10. Culture Development
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
- Encourage employee engagement, problem-solving, and ownership of improvement ideas.
- Support open communication and foster trust within the value stream.
- Demonstrate leadership that aligns with facility values and customer expectations.
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Who's Hiring
- Augmentis33A
- SRM Concrete24
- Ball Corporation14
- Jobot12
- Vestis11
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing36
- Chemicals & Materials33
- Food & Beverage13
- Staffing & Recruiting13
- Automotive11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field
- 5 or more years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency with ERP or MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- OSHA compliance knowledge and experience managing plant safety programs
- Proven ability to manage plant budgets, headcount, and production KPIs
Tips for Your Plant Manager Job Search
Quantify output gains on your resume
Plant managers are hired on results. Replace vague phrases like 'improved efficiency' with specific outcomes: reduced downtime, increased throughput, or cut scrap rates. Hiring managers in operations scan for numbers that prove you move production metrics.
Highlight your lean or Six Sigma credentials
A Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt certification signals you can run structured improvement projects. If you have one, list it prominently near the top of your resume rather than burying it in a certifications section at the bottom.
Target openings by industry vertical
Plant manager roles in food and beverage, automotive, and pharmaceuticals each carry distinct regulatory demands. Filter your search by industry so your application speaks directly to those requirements instead of reading like a generic operations resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists plant manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a plant operations case study
Many plant manager interviews include a scenario round where you walk through a production problem you solved. Before your interview, prepare one concrete example covering the problem, your approach, the team involved, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Plant manager roles are often site-specific and may require relocation. Clarify what the employer covers before you accept an offer, including moving costs, temporary housing, and start-date flexibility, so relocation expenses don't become a surprise.
Plant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most plant managers?
The companies hiring the most plant managers right now include Augmentis, SRM Concrete, and Ball Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest in states with dense manufacturing corridors and food processing infrastructure.
How many plant manager jobs are remote?
About 6% of plant manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most operations roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include corporate manufacturing strategy, multi-site operations oversight, and quality systems management rather than day-to-day plant floor supervision.
How do you become a plant manager?
Most plant managers start in a frontline role such as production supervisor, quality technician, or industrial engineer and build toward plant leadership over time. Earning a degree in engineering or operations management strengthens your candidacy, as does completing a lean or Six Sigma certification. Taking on cross-functional projects, managing a shift, and demonstrating measurable results in cost, safety, or throughput are the steps that tend to accelerate the path.
Can you get hired as a plant manager without direct plant management experience?
Employers will consider candidates who haven't held the plant manager title if they've led a production department, managed a large hourly workforce, or owned a major operational metric like OEE or safety recordables. Framing your resume around those outcomes rather than job titles, and targeting smaller facilities or high-growth manufacturers, improves your chances when you're making the step up for the first time.
What does the plant manager interview process look like?
Most plant manager interviews involve an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with operations leadership, an HR business partner, and sometimes the site's general manager. Many employers include a facility walk-through where you're asked to observe and comment on what you see. Final rounds often include a structured operations case or a presentation on how you'd approach a challenge specific to that plant.
Where can I find and apply to plant manager jobs?
You can find and apply to plant manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, industry focus, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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