Plant Manager Position Available In Lauderdale, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Plant Manager position requires 7+ years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, this role involves overseeing the largest production site, focusing on quality, safety, and production targets. Strong leadership skills are essential, along with experience in lean manufacturing practices and managing vendor relationships. Certification in Lean/Six Sigma is a bonus. Rotation of hours may be required to cover all shifts.
Job Description
We’re looking for a hands-on Plant Manager with 7+ years of experience running fast-paced manufacturing operations. This role reports directly to our VP of Operations and oversees our largest production site . Strong leadership is a must-this is a high-visibility role with real impact. What You’ll Do Lead day-to-day plant operations-quality, safety, and production targets are your top priorities.
Own team performance:
coach, train, and hold your people accountable. Run lean-implement and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools (belt certification is a bonus). Partner with vendors and manage quality issues head-on. Tackle scheduling, shift coverage, and production bottlenecks-may require rotating hours to cover all shifts. Keep an eye on the details: plant walks, audits, safety checks, and production metrics. Report KPIs, lead team meetings, and track key actions through completion. What You Bring Proven plant leadership in a high-volume manufacturing setting . Experience with lean manufacturing practices . Strong people management-able to lead from the floor, not just from the office. Familiarity with vendor relationships and quality systems (ISO a plus). Solid problem-solving and communication skills. Comfortable with flexible hours and shift visibility. Nice to Have Six Sigma or Lean certification. Background in AD environments. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
