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Manufacturing Plant Manager
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Hermes Abrasives
Virginia Beach, VA (In Person)
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Manufacturing Plant Manager Hermes Abrasives - 4.0 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Strategic management EHS SAP Resource planning methods Manufacturing budget management Manufacturing facility Bachelor's degree Managing manufacturing teams Workforce management Quality improvement programs in engineering Factory experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes Full Job Description Reports to: Vice-President of Operations Bring your creativity and fresh thinking to Hermes Abrasives, a cutting-edge subsidiary of WALTER Surface Technologies. Since 1952, WALTER has built a reputation for high quality and innovation in surface treatment technologies and a global leader in high-performance solutions for the metalworking industry. Our core philosophy centers on empowering customers to work smarter and achieve excellence through the best technology, products, performance, safety, and durability—driving increased productivity and profitability. About the Role We are seeking a high-autonomy Plant Manager with ownership of site-level performance. This role is built for a decisive leader who sets priorities, establishes operating discipline, and drives execution with minimal direction. The Plant Manager has clear decision-making authority over daily operations, resources, and execution. Success requires the ability to introduce structure, reinforce accountability, and improve follow-through within an established workforce—while consistently delivering results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This is a hands-on leadership role with strategic impact, offering the opportunity to shape plant culture, operating cadence, and performance expectations while directly influencing business outcomes. Role Scope & Ownership The Plant Manager focuses on the end-to-end value stream and is accountable for operational results, workforce effectiveness, and asset performance. KPIs, ERP systems, and dashboards are used as decision-making and prioritization tools. The role combines floor-level leadership with ownership of execution. Key Responsibilities 1. Plant Operations & Execution Plays a key role in executing plant operations with emphasis on accountability, safety, delivery, and cost. Set operational priorities and translate business demand into executable production plans that balance capacity, labor, and resources. Establish and enforce a disciplined daily and weekly operating rhythm focused on execution, issue resolution, and follow-through. Use KPIs and operational data to identify constraints, make trade-offs, and drive improvements in flow, productivity, and stability. Standardize production processes while maintaining flexibility to respond to demand changes and disruptions. Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to improve reliability and output. Maintain a strong plant-floor presence to remove barriers, reinforce expectations, and support frontline execution. Optimize labor, materials, equipment, and capacity to improve efficiency and support growth. 2. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Own safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible plant operations. Execute the site HSEQ Action Plan and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and regulatory requirements. Embed a zero-incident mindset into daily decisions and operational priorities. Lead audits, inspections, and corrective actions to closure. Ensure training, certification, and competency standards are met for all critical roles. Lead investigations of significant incidents and implement durable corrective actions. Ensure consistent application of safety standards across all shifts and departments. 3. Leadership, Culture & Continuous Improvement Develop supervisors and plant leadership with clear expectations for ownership, accountability, and execution. Establish a high-performance culture grounded in structure, trust, and operational discipline. Heavily involved in workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning with HR. Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, waste reduction) focused on measurable results. Use operational data to set priorities, track progress, and ensure completion of corrective actions. Address performance gaps directly and constructively. Build workforce capability through targeted coaching, training, and development. 4. Financial, Asset & Customer Management Heavily involved in plant financial performance, including budget input, cost control, and spending decisions. Make operational trade-offs that balance cost, service, safety, and quality. Integral to plant assets and reliability through proactive maintenance and capital stewardship. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organization, and asset care. Support capital planning aligned with site needs and business strategy. Identify opportunities for productivity improvement and capacity expansion.