Plant Manager
About the role
Join a growing manufacturing organization as a Plant Manager, leading all aspects of plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations professional who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing leadership experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead through growth and change while maintaining a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer commitments are met.
Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and resource allocation.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, efficiency, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.
Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop production, maintenance, and operational teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and employee engagement.
Partner with department leaders to support workforce development and succession planning.
Ensure clear communication and alignment across departments.
Continuous Improvement
Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar process improvement methodologies.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
Lead initiatives focused on process optimization, quality improvements, and cost reduction.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
Promote a strong safety culture and maintain adherence to company policies and procedures.
Support quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Financial & Strategic Management
Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control initiatives.
Support long-term operational planning and facility growth strategies.
Partner with executive leadership to align plant performance with overall business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to support product development, process improvements, and operational initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and key business partners.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
7+ years of manufacturing experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
Minimum 3 years of experience leading manufacturing operations, production teams, or plant-level functions.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and operational management.
Technical Skills
Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing software platforms.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
Leadership Competencies
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred Qualifications Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PMP, or related certifications. Experience implementing process improvements or operational transformation initiatives. Exposure to automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, or Industry 4.0 initiatives. Experience in engineered products, industrial manufacturing, or related production environments.Join a growing manufacturing organization as a Plant Manager, leading all aspects of plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations professional who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing leadership experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead through growth and change while maintaining a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.We are seeking a skilled Senior Java Integration Developer to join a growing technology team responsible for developing and supporting enterprise data exchange platforms, system integrations, and regulatory reporting processes. This is a key role focused on ensuring secure, accurate, and reliable movement of data across multiple internal and external systems. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving system performance, and supporting business-critical applications in a highly regulated environment.A well-established construction organization is seeking an experienced leader to oversee its Preconstruction and Estimating functions. This role provides strategic direction, leadership, and operational oversight for teams responsible for budgeting, estimating, and delivering preconstruction services to clients. The position plays a key role in guiding projects from the early planning and design stages through final pricing and contract execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction industry experience, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate closely with clients, design teams, and internal operations staff.We are seeking a skilled Electrical Foreman with strong commercial electrical experience to lead and manage a team of electricians on commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.If you have an interview scheduled, there’s a lot to consider and prepare for. We’re here to help with that, and sell yourself the most effectively to get your dream job.
SGC is a Certified Small Diverse Business for the Commonwealth of PA serving Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Lancaster, Allentown, State College, York, Sunbury, Philadelphia & Baltimore.
About Susan Graham Consulting
SGC, LLC specializes in Information Technology recruiting, staffing, project management, and deployment services. We place qualified professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, and project based positions. We listen carefully to develop a clear understanding of your requirements and work with you to achieve an accurate perception of your goals and expectations. As a result, SGC achieves a high level of trust and satisfaction. We will fulfill our promise and exceed your expectations!
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Plant Manager
About the role
Join a growing manufacturing organization as a Plant Manager, leading all aspects of plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations professional who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing leadership experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead through growth and change while maintaining a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer commitments are met.
Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and resource allocation.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, efficiency, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.
Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop production, maintenance, and operational teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and employee engagement.
Partner with department leaders to support workforce development and succession planning.
Ensure clear communication and alignment across departments.
Continuous Improvement
Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar process improvement methodologies.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
Lead initiatives focused on process optimization, quality improvements, and cost reduction.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
Promote a strong safety culture and maintain adherence to company policies and procedures.
Support quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Financial & Strategic Management
Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control initiatives.
Support long-term operational planning and facility growth strategies.
Partner with executive leadership to align plant performance with overall business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to support product development, process improvements, and operational initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and key business partners.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
7+ years of manufacturing experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
Minimum 3 years of experience leading manufacturing operations, production teams, or plant-level functions.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and operational management.
Technical Skills
Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing software platforms.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
Leadership Competencies
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred Qualifications Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PMP, or related certifications. Experience implementing process improvements or operational transformation initiatives. Exposure to automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, or Industry 4.0 initiatives. Experience in engineered products, industrial manufacturing, or related production environments.Join a growing manufacturing organization as a Plant Manager, leading all aspects of plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations professional who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing leadership experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead through growth and change while maintaining a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.We are seeking a skilled Senior Java Integration Developer to join a growing technology team responsible for developing and supporting enterprise data exchange platforms, system integrations, and regulatory reporting processes. This is a key role focused on ensuring secure, accurate, and reliable movement of data across multiple internal and external systems. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving system performance, and supporting business-critical applications in a highly regulated environment.A well-established construction organization is seeking an experienced leader to oversee its Preconstruction and Estimating functions. This role provides strategic direction, leadership, and operational oversight for teams responsible for budgeting, estimating, and delivering preconstruction services to clients. The position plays a key role in guiding projects from the early planning and design stages through final pricing and contract execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction industry experience, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate closely with clients, design teams, and internal operations staff.We are seeking a skilled Electrical Foreman with strong commercial electrical experience to lead and manage a team of electricians on commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.If you have an interview scheduled, there’s a lot to consider and prepare for. We’re here to help with that, and sell yourself the most effectively to get your dream job.
SGC is a Certified Small Diverse Business for the Commonwealth of PA serving Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Lancaster, Allentown, State College, York, Sunbury, Philadelphia & Baltimore.
About Susan Graham Consulting
SGC, LLC specializes in Information Technology recruiting, staffing, project management, and deployment services. We place qualified professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, and project based positions. We listen carefully to develop a clear understanding of your requirements and work with you to achieve an accurate perception of your goals and expectations. As a result, SGC achieves a high level of trust and satisfaction. We will fulfill our promise and exceed your expectations!