Plant Manager

Plant Manager at Roberts & Ryan Plant Manager at Roberts & Ryan in Kearneysville, West Virginia Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Company Background We've been retained by a large building materials manufacturer to identify a Plant Manager for their Inwood, WV facility (approximately 1.5 hours northwest of Washington, DC). This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a $100M, 24/7 operation with roughly 225-250 employees. The organization is seeking a leader who is motivated to go beyond day-to-day management-someone eager to drive impact, elevate performance, and position themselves for broader leadership opportunities over time. Position Summary As Plant Manager, you will lead all aspects of a continuous manufacturing operation running 24/7/365. You will be responsible for driving a culture centered on safety, employee engagement, quality, and operational excellence. This role requires a hands-on, servant leader who can build strong teams, foster accountability, and implement world-class manufacturing practices. You will play a critical role in achieving strategic objectives by improving efficiency, sustaining high performance standards, and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Culture Lead all plant operations with a strong emphasis on employee safety and engagement Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement Develop, coach, and mentor high-performing teams; drive succession planning Champion a servant leadership approach with strong floor presence Partner cross-functionally (HR, Marketing, etc.) to strengthen employer brand and community presence Health, Safety & Environmental Establish and maintain a zero-incident safety culture Lead safety initiatives, audits, and compliance with all regulatory standards Drive continuous improvement in safety metrics through proactive programs Operational Excellence Own plant performance, including OEE, output, and cost management Manage plant-level P&L and budgeting Identify and execute cost savings and efficiency improvements Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements Continuous Improvement ImplementLean, Six Sigma, and world-class manufacturing practices Lead operational improvement initiatives and plant optimization strategies Promote innovation and employee-driven improvement efforts Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (advanced degree preferred) Experience 5-10+ years of leadership in fast-paced manufacturing environments Experience in heavy industrial, building materials, or continuous flow manufacturing Proven track record with Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma methodologies Demonstrated success leading operational turnarounds and performance improvements Experience managing large teams (75+ employees) and full plant P&L ownership