- Professional
- Office in Greensboro
Job Description
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations at a yarn manufacturing site. This includes managing production, safety, quality, cost control, and team development while leading a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership to direct managers and supervisors, optimize plant performance, and ensure business objectives are met or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily plant operations, including production planning, scheduling, labor allocation, safety, quality, and cost optimization.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to managers and supervisors, ensuring effective decision-making during both normal and upset conditions.
- Direct plant reporting and performance tracking, identifying deficiencies and driving corrective actions.
- Lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and safety while reducing costs.
- Manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and maximum uptime.
- Partner with Human Resources on staffing, talent development, and retention strategies.
- Foster a best-practice culture by implementing process improvements and encouraging innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Significant experience in plant management or senior operations leadership within yarn manufacturing and textile production is required.
- Strong expertise in production planning, budgeting, cost control, quality assurance, safety compliance, and preventive maintenance.
- Successful background in developing and executing strategic improvement plans.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to relocate to various yarn manufacturing sites in the U.S.
