Plant Manager

- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, including foam cutting, fabrication, kitting, packaging, shipping, and supporting production activities

- Develop and execute operating plans that align plant performance with business objectives and customer needs

- Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, and waste elimination

- Optimize production scheduling, labor utilization, equipment performance, and material flow to increase throughput and efficiency

- Establish and monitor KPIs to improve productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and overall plant performance

- Partner with Engineering on new product launches, process improvements, equipment installations, and automation initiatives

- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company requirements

- Support ISO 9001 requirements while advancing automotive readiness through IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 principles

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field highly preferred; equivalent education and progressive manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered

- 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with responsibility for operations, production, quality, safety, and employee development

- Previous Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership experience strongly preferred

- Experience in transportation, automotive, engineered products, furniture, bedding, or another high-volume manufacturing environment preferred

- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and continuous improvement

- Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, labor optimization, ERP/MRP systems, and operational performance metrics

- Working knowledge of CNC cutting, fabrication, assembly, material flow, warehousing, and shipping operations

- Understanding of maintenance, capital equipment planning, automation, and manufacturing technology improvements

Health & Wellness : Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.

Retire : 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.

Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO: 104 hours of Vacation + company paid holidays.

Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.