Plant Manager

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a Plant Manager for one of our manufacturing facilities. This role will provide leadership for plant operations, driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and teamwork. The Plant Manager will oversee daily operations and work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes, improve operational performance, and ensure customer expectations are consistently met. The Plant Manager’s primary objective is to lead the facility in achieving operational excellence through safe and efficient manufacturing practices, exceptional quality standards, strong employee engagement, and on-time delivery. What You'll Do Champion and continuously strengthen a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies. Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures to support business objectives and maximize efficiency. Lead production, maintenance, materials management, production planning, quality, EHS, and customer service functions. Direct and manage resources to successfully execute operational and strategic initiatives. Establish and communicate clear goals, expectations, and performance standards across the organization. Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams while promoting employee engagement and retention. Ensure teams have the resources and support needed to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Oversee plant equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs and effective contractor/vendor partnerships. Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that improve productivity, quality, and profitability. Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvements to achieve operational excellence. Lead workforce planning, staffing, succession planning, and talent development efforts. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support customer satisfaction and business growth. Promote NABRICO Marine's values and serve as a positive representative within the local community. Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Need Minimum 5–10 years of experience leading operations within a manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Experience in steel fabrication, marine manufacturing, heavy industrial manufacturing, or similar production environments preferred. Demonstrated success managing complex manufacturing operations involving fabrication, welding, assembly, and production planning. Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing best practices. Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills. Experience managing operational budgets and P&L responsibilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexibility to support operational requirements outside of standard business hours when necessary. Working Conditions Work environment includes manufacturing, warehouse, production, maintenance, office areas, and facility grounds. May require occasional coverage beyond normal working hours, including weekends and holidays. Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and typical manufacturing conditions. Must comply with all company safety requirements and actively support safety initiatives. Participate in safety committees, training programs, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.

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