Plant Manager

Summary 

As the Plant Manager, you will lead the full operational performance of our manufacturing facility—ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and financial discipline are consistently achieved. This role plays a critical part in advancing Mattr’s operational excellence by driving a strong safety culture, elevating product quality, developing high‑performing teams, and executing strategies that strengthen reliability and efficiency across the plant. 

Responsibilities 

Safety Leadership 

• Champion a safety‑first culture where every team member goes home safe every day. 

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and environmental regulations. 

• Lead proactive safety initiatives including hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident prevention efforts. 

• Investigate incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions. 

• Engage employees in safety improvements and work toward zero injuries and zero process incidents. 

Quality Excellence 

• Ensure all products meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements. 

• Maintain and strengthen quality management systems. 

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. 

• Embed a “quality at the source” mindset across the team. 

• Monitor key quality indicators such as scrap, rework, and customer complaints. 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing workforce. 

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership development to supervisors and staff. 

• Set clear expectations and drive accountability across all levels. 

• Foster a culture of employee engagement, respect, and collaboration. 

• Encourage continuous improvement and employee-led problem solving. 

Operational Excellence & Productivity 

• Maximize productivity through efficient use of people, equipment, and materials. 

• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. 

• Monitor and enhance plant performance metrics such as OEE, throughput, and downtime. 

• Ensure production schedules are met without compromising safety or quality. 

• Drive waste reduction and efficiency improvements. 

Financial Leadership 

• Manage plant budgets, cost controls, and capital investment plans. 

• Analyze production costs and identify opportunities to increase profitability. 

• Oversee responsible management of labor, materials, maintenance, and energy. 

• Develop business cases for capital improvements and operational enhancements. 

• Align plant operations with overall company financial objectives. 

Strategic Leadership 

• Lead plant-level strategies that support company goals. 

• Drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, and efficiency. 

• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business growth. 

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field (preferred). 

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. 

• Demonstrated leadership of safety‑focused operations. 

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement programs. 

• Strong financial and business acumen. 

• Strategic problem-solving and data‑driven decision-making skills. 

• Proven ability to develop talent, lead teams, and drive operational performance. 

• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and commitment to integrity. 

Benefits in Joining Mattr 

• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover 

• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance 

• Attractive incentive bonus plans 

• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 

• Wellness and mental health support programs 

• Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)