Plant Manager at SNQPA-Staffing Network Plant Manager at SNQPA-Staffing Network in Arizona City, Arizona Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Plant manager directs all daily facility operations, including production, safety compliance, quality control, and budgeting. They coordinate production schedules, manage profit and loss (P&L) performance, lead continuous improvement methods like Lean or Six Sigma, and supervise cross-functional teams and department managers.

Core Responsibilities Operations & Production:

Direct manufacturing workflows to hit output targets safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Safety & Compliance:

Enforce OSHA guidelines, environmental rules, and internal safety programs on the shop floor.

Financial Management:

Build and manage the annual plant operating budget, control labor costs, and track P&L metrics.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure finished goods meet strict quality standards and lead root-cause analysis when defects occur.

Continuous Improvement:

Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar manufacturing excellence systems to minimize waste.

Team Leadership:

Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate department managers, shift supervisors, and support staff.

Key Requirements & Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).

Experience:

7 to 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or departmental management role.

Technical Skills:

Deep knowledge of plant operations, ERP software (e.g., SAP), and reading manufacturing schematics or blueprints.

Methodologies:

Certified or experienced in Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Soft Skills:

Exceptional problem-solving, active floor presence, and cross-functional communication abilities.