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Plant Manager - Relocation Offered!

Tennessee, Tennessee Permanent USD150,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Plant Manager to join a market-leading, mid-sized industrial manufacturer with a strong reputation for product quality and operational excellence. You will take full ownership of plant performance, driving growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
  • Own and shape a high-impact operation
  • Lead meaningful operational transformation

About Our Client

Industrial Manufacturing Company.

Job Description

The Plant Manager will report into senior leadership and take full responsibility for site operations, performance, and long-term strategy.

  • Lead all plant operations, ensuring delivery of revenue, cost, quality, and efficiency targets
  • Set and execute strategic plans, budgets, and key performance indicators
  • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
  • Develop a high-performing team and strengthening leadership capability
  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance and environmental, health, and safety standards
  • Partner cross-functionally with commercial, engineering, and product development teams
  • Optimize production, maintenance, and supply chain processes to improve uptime and on-time delivery

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Plant Manager role we are seeking:

  • Proven leadership experience in manufacturing operations within a certified (e.g. ISO) environment
  • Strong background in plant management, engineering, or maintenance leadership
  • Demonstrable success driving lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and productivity improvements
  • Experience in mid-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, cost control, and margins
  • Hands-on leadership style with a passion for shop floor engagement
  • Experience improving maintenance capabilities and reducing reactive downtime
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal or demand-driven manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing site with full operational ownership
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing and evolving business
  • High-impact role with direct influence on business performance and strategy
  • Dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with strong leadership visibility
Contact
Gail Ireland
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049833

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Tennessee
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gail Ireland
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049833