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Plant Operations Manager

Clearbridge Executive Search

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$35-40 /h
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Rutherfordton, NC
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Third Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

**Shift:

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3RD Shift 

**Responsibilities:

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  • Direct overall plant operations and utilize cost management practices to achieve profitability and meet corporate objectives.

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and maintain a safe working environment through proper safety procedures, training, and accident prevention programs.

  • Collaborate with the Materials Manager to ensure production schedules are achieved and customer delivery requirements are met.

  • Partner with the Quality Manager to maintain IATF certification, ensure customer satisfaction, and minimize scrap and customer returns.

  • Work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure tooling designs support production efficiency and quality standards.

  • Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager to oversee equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and capital improvement projects.

  • Support the Process Manager in maintaining process documentation and ensuring adherence to established procedures.

  • Interface with Sales, Marketing, and customers to address operational and product-related requirements.

  • Provide leadership and oversight to the setup department, including tooling management and documentation control.

  • Direct production supervisors in die-casting and machining operations, establishing goals for quality, productivity, equipment utilization, and workplace safety.

  • Coordinate activities among production, quality, engineering, process, maintenance, and tool room teams to achieve operational objectives.

  • Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and address employee development and performance concerns.

  • Oversee material flow activities from raw material receipt through production, shipping, and finished goods delivery.

  • Apply appropriate statistical analysis tools and process control plans to support quality and operational performance.

  • Ensure compliance with all quality system requirements and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.

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**Qualifications:

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience within a die-casting manufacturing operation.

  • Previous leadership experience in a plant management or managerial capacity.

  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and plant profitability.

  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and quality management systems.

  • Familiarity with IATF requirements and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence.

  • Proficiency in using statistical tools and process control methodologies.

You should be proficient in:

  • die casting, injection molding