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Plant Manager
Portland, OR
$160,000-180,000
Plant Manager Overview
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a continuous manufacturing facility, including safety, environmental compliance, quality, maintenance, production, employee development, and financial performance. This individual will establish and execute plant strategies, drive operational excellence, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.
The role leads a workforce of approximately 130+ employees, including a salaried leadership team of approximately seven direct reports, within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader with strong manufacturing experience, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to build a high-performing team.
Plant Manager Responsibilities
Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
Portland, OR
$160,000-180,000
Plant Manager Overview
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a continuous manufacturing facility, including safety, environmental compliance, quality, maintenance, production, employee development, and financial performance. This individual will establish and execute plant strategies, drive operational excellence, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.
The role leads a workforce of approximately 130+ employees, including a salaried leadership team of approximately seven direct reports, within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader with strong manufacturing experience, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to build a high-performing team.
Plant Manager Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the plant's strategic and operational goals, including annual business plans, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee all plant functions, including safety, environmental compliance, quality, production, maintenance, and employee relations.
- Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to improve equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and overall operational efficiency.
- Monitor production metrics, operating costs, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and drive business results.
- Identify and implement strategies to reduce manufacturing costs, improve processes, increase production capacity, and optimize resources.
- Ensure products consistently meet quality standards and customer expectations while addressing customer concerns and driving a zero-defect mindset.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees, suppliers, vendors, contractors, customers, and other business locations.
- Lead, coach, and develop the plant leadership team while establishing succession plans and developing future leaders.
- Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and employee development to maintain appropriate staffing levels and support workforce engagement.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment that promotes employee morale, ownership, and collaboration.
- Manage capital projects, facility improvements, and operational initiatives to support long-term business objectives.
- Drive organizational and cultural change through effective communication, leadership, and continuous improvement practices.
- Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure plant operations remain aligned with broader business strategies and goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
- 7–10+ years of plant management or progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- Experience leading a large manufacturing workforce, ideally overseeing 130+ employees in a 24/7 operation.
- Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment preferred.
- Previous experience implementing and leading Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, maintenance, quality, and operational performance.
- Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving measurable operational results.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to lead organizational change, develop talent, and build high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on, day-to-day operational responsibilities.
- Strong business and customer orientation, with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable operating plans.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
