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Plant Manager

fortunebrandsNew London, NC

💰 $65,000 – $95,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Manufacturing Plant Manager responsible for overseeing 250 associates and directing safety, quality, cost, and delivery operations at a manufacturing facility in New London, NC.

Skills & Keywords

lean manufacturingoperational excellenceEHS compliancecontinuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Site & People Leadership

Operational Excellence

Strategy & Growth

Maintain full accountability for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance.
Ensure all associates are trained and compliant with safety, quality, and production procedures.
Champion a proactive safety culture where risks are identified, mitigated, and prevented.
Provide overall leadership and direction for production and training team.
Lead, coach, and develop frontline leaders to strengthen leadership capability, accountability, and engagement across the site.
Foster a culture that reflects company core values, promotes positive associate relations, and encourages open communication.
Build and sustain strong, high-performing teams through effective talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
Ensure production goals for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently met or exceeded.
Lead the execution of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste.
Drive cost, quality, and safety improvements through data-driven decision-making and standardized performance metrics.
Establish and maintain clear operational standards that are measured, monitored, and continuously improved.
Develop and execute manufacturing strategies and operational plans aligned with business growth initiatives and corporate objectives.
Play a key leadership role in new product introductions, ensuring readiness, execution excellence, and successful ramp-up.
Partner cross-functionally with corporate teams to support long-term capacity, capability, and process improvements.