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Job Title: Plant ManagerJob Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient workflow, optimal workforce utilization, and adherence to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) objectives. This role plays a critical part in driving continuous improvement, employee engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to meet and exceed production goals in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Direct and manage all plant operations related to production and service.

+ Coordinate plant activities through strategic planning with departmental managers to meet manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.

+ Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through permanent corrective actions and process improvements.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with departments and sales channels to support business goals.

+ Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and profit plans in a rapidly evolving manufacturing environment.

+ Implement Lean manufacturing principles to reduce labor hours and manufacturing costs.

+ Establish cost-effective systems for controlling capital and operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.

+ Ensure the safety of all manufacturing processes and compliance with company policies.

+ Drive quality improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and product reliability.

+ Oversee capital asset maintenance and manage plant facility upgrades or equipment replacements as needed.

+ Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses.

+ Promote 5S and shop floor organization with the support of plant personnel.

+ Provide leadership, coaching, and training to achieve company goals and foster a high-performance culture.

+ Participate in the recruitment and interview process for production roles as needed.

+ Administer weekly temporary labor time submissions.

+ Apply company policies situationally and appropriately within the workplace.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management or related field.

+ 8-10 years of progressive supervisory and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills with clear examples of motivating, coaching, influencing, developing supervision and non-exempt team members.

+ Experience using problem-solving techniques such as A3’s, 5 Why’s, 8D’s.

+ Lean manufacturing knowledge.

+ Proficient in plant management.

+ Continuous improvement expertise.

+ Production management skills.

+ Six Sigma proficiency.

+ Safety management skills.

+ Leadership development capabilities.

+ Employee development experience.

+ Sales and engineering knowledge.

+ Quality assurance skills.

+ Process improvement abilities.

+ Assembly operations knowledge.

+ Handling KPIs.

+ Budgeting expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Lean Six Sigma certification.

+ Experience with manufacturing operations.

+ Problem-solving skills with tools like 5 Whys and 8D’s.

Work Environment

The position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility, requiring a commitment to safety and adherence to manufacturing protocols. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Green Cove Springs,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.