Plant Manager

• Operations Leadership

· Lead all day-to-day plant operations to achieve or exceed targets related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity

· Ensure consistent execution of standardized manufacturing processes and best practices

· Drive operational efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery (OTD) performance

· Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business growth, cost optimization, and capacity expansion

· Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance

· Establish and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and continuous improvement across the organization

· Provide insights into global labor and productivity trends to support strategic decision-making

· Maintain full accountability for plant financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, cost control, and capital investments

· Develop and manage site-level budgets, forecasts, and capital projects aligned with business priorities

· Partner with leadership to support long-term strategic planning and business objectives

• People Leadership

· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multi-functional team

· Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

· Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development

· Promote a consistent leadership approach aligned with company values and expectations

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to align operations with business and customer needs

· Collaborate with Sales to ensure operational alignment with customer expectations and service levels

· Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and executive leadership

· Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, including ISO9001 and ISO13485 standards

· Provide leadership oversight for quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

· Promote and sustain a strong safety culture across all plant operations

• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 10 – 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles (i.e. Operations Manager, Plant Manager).
• Proven experience leading operations in a complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external customers/suppliers
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid financial acumen, including the ability to interpret and manage financial statements
• Strategic thinking with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (IFS and Made2Manage preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of databases and reporting tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment.

Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb.

May have possible exposure to dust and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING JOB DUTIES AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or another manager related to the position/department.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Piezo Technologies reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.

Piezo Technologies shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.