Plant Manager presso GTA Containers Inc

Description

GTA Containers, a leading defense contractor, is seeking a highly motivated Plant Manager to join our manufacturing team. The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of a production facility, ensuring performance targets are met across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). This role is accountable for achieving operational excellence, driving continuous improvement, managing resources efficiently, and building a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance.

The ideal candidate will be a calm, decisive, and resilient leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment. This role requires someone who can balance day-to-day urgency with long-term improvement efforts. The Plant Manager must be approachable and team-oriented, yet able to hold people accountable and make thoughtful and decisive decisions when needed. A high level of emotional intelligence, the ability to stay composed under pressure, and a hands-on, visible leadership style are essential to build trust across all levels of the organization and drive a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day plant activities to ensure production meets revenue targets and customer demand.
• Lead the development and execution of production schedules while ensuring resource optimization across the multi-shift operation.
• Maintain operational readiness across all shifts and departments.
• Ensure accurate use of ERP systems and prompt reporting for tasks related to inventory accuracy, work order completion, and direct labor time tracking.

SQDC Leadership:

• Safety: Promote a zero-incident culture; ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety policies.
• Quality: Drive adherence to product quality standards; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Delivery: Ensure schedule adherence and on-time delivery to customers through effective planning and flow management.
• Cost: Control variable and fixed costs; identify opportunities for waste reduction and improved asset utilization.

People Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline staff to build a high-performing team.
• Monitor staffing levels and training needs to support operational demands.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and inclusive culture across all departments.

Continuous Improvement:

• Champion Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Identify and lead Kaizen, cost-reduction, and process improvement activities.
• Execute performance management systems activities on time.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and HR, and manage Planning and Supply Chain personnel to ensure alignment of goals and initiatives.
• Provide timely updates to executive leadership on plant performance and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct clean handoffs between the 1st and 2nd shifts when applicable. 

  Key Metrics / KPIs:

• Safety: TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate), Near Miss Reporting, Safety Audits
• Quality: First Pass Yield, Scrap Rate, Customer Complaints/Returns (PPM)
• Delivery: On-Time Delivery %, Schedule Attainment, Throughput
• Cost: Labor Productivity, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Material Usage Variance
• People: Turnover %, Training Hours, Employee Engagement/Satisfaction Scores

Requirements

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Business, or related experience
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated competence (preferred)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Proven success leading SQDC-focused operations
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, production planning, and performance metrics
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills

Work Environment:

• This is a hands-on leadership role based in a light manufacturing environment.
• Regular presence on the production floor is expected.
• May include occasional evening/weekend coverage or support as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Join Our Mission:

Be part of a team that supports national defense and delivers high-performance systems to our military partners. If you're driven by purpose, precision, and performance, we want to hear from you.