Plant Manager in Columbia, Missouri at Ajulia Executive Search

• Location: Columbia, Missouri
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26069

Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as a Plant Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Plant Manager role could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and continuously improve Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure employee safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee and manage daily plant operations to meet short- and mid-term financial and operational objectives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Drive plant-level initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, new product integration, and optimal equipment utilization.
• Lead and execute strategic initiatives to maintain high standards in operational performance, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective controls over capital expenditures, operating costs, labor, and compensation.
• Track and evaluate plant performance to ensure production efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve high performance, utilizing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging employee involvement in process and operational improvements.
• Address and resolve critical operational challenges to ensure consistent production output, quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Standardize processes, work instructions, and visual management systems while incorporating industry best practices.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to provide feedback on product performance and identify new opportunities.
• Manage product engineering resources to deliver customized solutions and optimize cost structures.
• Partner with sales teams to ensure customer needs and feedback are integrated into manufacturing processes.
• Travel as required to support business operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field; MBA preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent training preferred.
• 7-10 years of plant or general management experience in manufacturing or remanufacturing environments.
• Experience in highly regulated industries with strict quality, safety, and performance standards (e.g., pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive).
• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, supply chain, maintenance, quality, HR, EHS, and finance.
• In-depth knowledge of Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in a collaborative, empowerment-driven environment.
• Experience managing operational costs, capital investments, and maintenance budgets.
• Solid knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA compliance, with a track record of improving safety performance.
• Experience working in unionized environments is a plus, depending on location.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and training skills.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Hire

Salary: $115K-$160K annually

Ask for: Deb

Job Id: 26069

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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