Job Description:

Plant Manager

Based in Hanover, PA and reporting to the Sr. Director, North America Filler Metal Operations, the Plant Manager will provide dynamic leadership to approximately 275 union and non-union associates across 2 facilities in Hanover and a distribution center located in Gettysburg, PA. The Plant Manager has P&L responsibility for the facilities and provides strategic guidance for the overall Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Operation, and Production targets.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Direct and manage sites to obtain optimum efficiency and economics of operations.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and quality control procedures.
Build a best-in-class safety culture and culture of accountability.
Drive margin improvements, obtain, analyze and improve all the operational KPI’s of the

sites by using ESAB Business Excellence (EBX) tools.

Implement production schedules and optimize manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Monitor production metrics such as yield, throughput and scrap rates to identify areas of improvement.
Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure all products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
Drive inventory process efficiency and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess stock.
Conduct regular safety audits, provide training on safety protocols and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and workplace safety standards.
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the sites, encouraging and supporting associate engagement.
Create a leadership team that is passionate about listening, problem solving, performing, raising the bar and winning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration or related field required; MBA preferred required.
10+ years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; welding or metallurgy experience ideal. Managing in a union environment a plus.
Proven track record of effectively managing production operations, optimizing processes and achieving production targets.
Experience with quality management systems (i.e., ISO 9001) and continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., Lean Six Sigma).
Excellent leadership and team building skills with the demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making and root cause analysis.
Humble leader with the ability to engage and collaborate cross-functionally and with all levels in the organization.
Operates with a sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:
At ESAB, we are shaping the future of welding and cutting. We know that we need the right talent to do this. We are committed to creating an environment where our people are happy and love coming to work. We do this by:

Providing competitive pay and of great benefits
Creating a collaborative culture and one that is continuously improving
Recognizing teams and individuals that make great contributions

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

We're an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.