Plant Manager

Description

• Title: Plant Manager 
• Reports to: Director of Manufacturing
• Status: Exempt
• Wages: Salary
• Work Week: Full-time

General Description Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations at the manufacturing plant. This role is accountable for manufacturing performance, safety, quality, cost, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on Manufacturing Excellence, Lean principles, and 5S discipline.

The Plant Manager sets the operational vision, establishes performance standards, and develops high-performing teams in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. This leader drives operational efficiency, improves profitability, and builds a culture of accountability, engagement, and sustainable work-life balance.

All activities are conducted in full compliance with Perimeter Solutions’ Controllership policies and Environmental, Safety, Health & Security (ESH&S) standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead and direct manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and high-quality production.
• Set and execute manufacturing goals aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Drive daily manufacturing execution, performance management, and issue escalation.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to maintain process control, product integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Champion Manufacturing Excellence through Lean principles, standard work, waste elimination, and 5S.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and increase OEE.
• Serve as a visible safety leader, ensuring compliance with ESH&S requirements and fostering a zero-incident culture.
• Oversee ISO compliance, audits, and corrective action programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams; manage hiring, training, performance, and succession planning.
• Build a positive, inclusive culture that promotes engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage manufacturing budgets; monitor operational and financial KPIs.
• Drive cost reduction through efficiency, labor optimization, and process improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve site objectives and support customer issue resolution.
• Communicate manufacturing performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to leadership.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial conditions.
• Regular presence on the production floor, including walking, standing, and conducting inspections.
• Ability to comply with PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• May require extended hours or flexible scheduling based on operational needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1–2 years of factory operations management experience serving as a Plant Manager or as the primary operations lead responsible for manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety programs, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading teams in a regulated or high-hazard manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.