Plant Manager

Plant Manager at Ainsley Search Group Plant Manager at Ainsley Search Group in Richboro, Pennsylvania Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for overall facility and production operations, with full accountability for quality, production scheduling, continuous improvement, team leadership, operational excellence, safety, and employee development. This role leads day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement and workforce development, ensuring business objectives and customer commitments are consistently achieved. It is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong shop floor presence, the ability to lead through supervisors, and effective collaboration with executive management. Key Competencies Strong leadership and decision-making skills High energy, results-oriented approach with strong accountability Ability to balance short-term execution with long-term improvement initiatives Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate and respond to changes in labor, technology, and business trends Primary Responsibilities Production Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, and execution Ensure production targets for efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery are consistently met Identify and track quality defects resulting in rework or scrap; apply root cause analysis and implement corrective actions Balance production demands with equipment and labor availability Facilitate smooth production flow by removing bottlenecks and ensuring proper tools, fixtures, and training are in place Safety & Compliance Establish and maintain a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards Lead and participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions Ensure required training (overhead crane, respiratory, LOTO, etc.) is completed per regulatory standards Oversee all annual facility inspections, including fire systems, cranes, forklifts, boilers, alarms, backflow preventers, eyewash stations, and extinguishers Ensure all on-site visitors comply with safety protocols Leadership & Coaching Foster a positive, accountable, and performance-driven culture Identify skill gaps and implement training and development initiatives Manage workforce planning and staffing to meet production demands and evolving skill requirements Continuous Improvement Partner with shop leadership and Manufacturing Engineering to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and track KPIs that improve efficiency and profitability Promote employee engagement in continuous improvement programs (Create, Change Request, Quality Concerns) Identify and recommend capital investments to enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and growth capabilities Maintenance & Equipment Reliability Oversee scheduling and execution of preventive maintenance for equipment and facilities Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program with centralized tracking of repairs and history Monitor equipment performance to proactively identify repair or replacement needs before failures occur