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Job Description

Job Description

Plant Manager – Manufacturing Facility

Location: Dothan, Alabama

We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead operations at a state-of-the-art engineered wood products facility in Dothan, Alabama . This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with supervisory experience in manufacturing who is ready to step into a Plant Manager position.

The Plant Manager will report directly to the General Manager of the campus (2 plants) and have a strong cross-functional support team , along with three supervisors reporting into the role. This is a highly visible position with responsibility for production, safety, quality, maintenance, and process improvement initiatives .

What You Will Do:

The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of daily operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance across production, maintenance, logistics, and quality control. This leader will champion safety, drive continuous improvement projects, and support the plant in achieving its operational and financial goals while fostering a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability .
• Manage plant operations, including production, maintenance, safety, logistics, and HR functions .
• Oversee and support three supervisors, ensuring staffing, training, and equipment needs are met.
• Lead continuous improvement projects , focusing on efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Drive process optimization and support automation, electrical, or process control improvements.
• Manage employee relations, training, coaching, and performance development.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations .
• Oversee site budget, P&L, and KPIs with a focus on productivity, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Balance office leadership with hands-on involvement in plant operations.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting ; experience leading teams is required.
• Mechanical aptitude or background in electrical, automation, or process controls.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices, regulatory compliance, and production processes .
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and operational goals.
• Hands-on, team-oriented leader with the ability to balance strategy and floor-level support.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to advance into a Plant Manager role and make a significant impact in a growing, sustainable manufacturing industry . The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping plant operations, driving efficiency, and supporting innovation .

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for manufacturing, process improvement, and team development , we want to hear from you.

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