Plant Manager

Win at Wilsonart At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life. Here, you’ll win with: Support that keeps you well Medical, dental, and life insurance Company-paid short- and long-term disability FSAs and dependent care options Vision and legal benefits Gym discounts and wellness clinics Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents Opportunities to grow Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility Training, coaching, and mentorship Development programs to support your goals Time for what matters Paid vacation and holidays in your first year A culture that respects work-life balance Job Description: JOB SUMMARY Owns overall site performance and full P&L responsibility for the plant. Accountable for delivering Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Cost commitments while building the organization, systems, and continuous improvement capability required to scale the operation from commissioning through full-rate production. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES P&L & Cost Management Owns the plant P&L: develops, proposes, and manages the annual operating and capital budgets; drives cost, margin, and productivity performance against plan and explains variances with corrective action plans. Reviews, proposes, and approves as appropriate plans controlling budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, and customer service. Reviews cost control reports, cost estimates, headcount utilization, and conversion cost per unit for the operation. Reviews and proposes projects involving functional or organizational changes within the operation; builds the business case and tracks realized benefit. Operations & Production Standards Maintains production operations standards consistent with company and site Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost requirements in order to exceed customer expectations (annual plant objectives and monthly scorecard). Reviews performance against operating plans and standards; requires interpretation of results from direct reports and approves changes in direction of plans. Resolves priority conflicts across lines and ensures lines are balanced and performing according to planning system rules. Continuous Improvement & Growth Drives volume growth and productivity improvement by implementing Lean and continuous improvement methodologies across coating, curing, digital print, and material handling operations. Develops short- and long-term plans and programs for plant growth, including capacity, staffing, and capital investment roadmaps. Facilitates new product and new substrate/chemistry launches to assure successful implementation and rapid qualification. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinates with support functions (Supply Chain and Planning, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources) to establish and implement systems supporting production operations goals. Partners with commercial teams on customer commitments, service levels, and cost-to-serve. People Leadership Selects, develops, and retains qualified personnel in all positions reporting directly or indirectly; provides training, guidance, performance appraisals, and career development. Safety, Quality & Compliance Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and local policies (safety, environmental, quality, employment). Ensures a safe working environment and personally models and promotes safe work practices throughout the operation. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Business …

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