Our client is looking for a hands-on and people-driven leader to oversee daily operations at a continuous manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team development, and process management capabilities, with a proven ability to maintain high standards for safety, quality, output, and employee engagement. This is a high-visibility role that will serve as a critical link between production teams and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations in a continuous production environment.

• Oversee and coach production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees across multiple shifts.

• Maintain seamless communication and coordination between crews through structured handoffs, daily briefings, and shift accountability.

• Partner with quality, maintenance, safety, and logistics teams to achieve production and performance goals.

• Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant with all company and regulatory standards.

• Support capital improvement projects and vendor management in coordination with executive leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, scrap reduction, quality, and throughput.

• Manage labor planning, scheduling, and overtime to ensure consistent coverage and productivity.

• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture across all shifts.

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.

• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, including off-hours visits when needed to support shift employees.

Team Building & Culture

• Promote a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and employee recognition.

• Implement training and mentorship programs that drive consistent performance across crews.

• Strengthen employee retention through transparency, trust, and a shared sense of purpose.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant or operations management experience within manufacturing; experience in plastics and extrusion is preferred.

• Proven experience leading multi-shift operations with strong people leadership and cultural impact.

• Demonstrated success improving performance through Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

• Strong floor presence with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire teams.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on leadership style balanced with strategic oversight and decision-making ability.