Plant Manager

Plant Manager at Employbridge Plant Manager at Employbridge in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

$120,000•$140,000•Plant Manager Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly encouraged

Location:

Tamaqua, Pennsylvania Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM•5:00 PM (overtime until 6:00 PM as needed) Job Overview Manufacturing company is seeking a proven Plant Manager to lead day?to?day manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity, and cost. This is an opportunity to lead a stable, established manufacturing operation with autonomy to make meaningful improvements and a direct impact on performance, culture, and growth. This role has full operational responsibility for the plant and plays a critical role in executing strategic initiatives while building a high?performance, accountable culture. The Plant Manager will oversee manufacturing, shipping, maintenance, and workforce development while ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering consistent, on?time results for our customers. Key Responsibilities Direct and optimize daily plant operations to consistently exceed customer expectations Drive improvements in production capacity, flexibility, and asset utilization while controlling costs and maintaining quality standards Own accountability for production output, product quality, and on?time shipping performance Lead plant?wide safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, training, and facility standards Allocate labor, equipment, and materials effectively to achieve operational excellence Execute plant strategies aligned with company objectives, providing clear direction and measurable goals Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions as needed Build, develop, and retain a strong leadership team while fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and engagement. Recruit, coach, and develop plant staff at all levels Analyze production, labor, and overtime data to identify waste, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities Design and maintain systems that track productivity, KPIs, performance metrics, and return on assets Address employee relations matters, including concerns and grievances, in a fair and timely manner Stay current on manufacturing best practices, lean principles, and production management trends Qualifications Bi-Lingual English/Spanish is strongly encouraged Proven experience as a Plant Manager or senior manufacturing leader Strong leadership background with demonstrated success managing teams and driving results Solid understanding of business and management principles, including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources Hands?on familiarity with manufacturing equipment, production processes, and plant operations Working knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and demand management processes Strong computer literacy and comfort with production and performance reporting tools Ability to establish accountability, lead by example, and influence at all levels of the organization Excellent decision?making, problem?solving, and people management skills Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent Plant Manager experience If you have previous Plant Manager experience and are looking for a great company culture to continue building upon let's connect. Be sure that I have your resume tammy.blake@employbridge.com