Truss Plant Manager

TRUSS PLANT MANAGER IN LAKELAND

Date Posted:

Friday, April 10, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Florida , Lakeland Job Description

Job Title:

Truss Plant Manager Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Truss Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our truss manufacturing facility. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring efficient production, maintaining high-quality standards, enforcing safety protocols, and managing a team of supervisors and production staff. The ideal candidate has a strong background in wood truss manufacturing, operational leadership, and lean production practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the truss manufacturing plant. Lead, manage, and motivate production teams to meet production goals and quality standards. Ensure safety policies and procedures are strictly followed to maintain a safe working environment. Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity and efficiency. Monitor inventory levels, raw material usage, and production schedules. Collaborate with design, sales, and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles. Maintain equipment and coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime. Recruit, train, and develop plant staff; conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in truss manufacturing or a related building materials environment. Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong understanding of truss design, production processes, and quality control. Knowledge of ERP systems and production scheduling tools. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and plant safety standards.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with MiTek software or similar truss design systems. Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement training. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.