Our client, a manufacturer of leading and trusted brands in the HVAC industry has requested us to search for a seasoned Plant Manager for their facility in the Parsons, KS area.

About the job

As a Plant Manager, you will lead a manufacturing facility, ensuring operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will drive Lean transformation initiatives, achieve P&L targets, and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role requires a strategic leader who can align people, processes, and performance metrics to deliver exceptional results.

DESCRIPTION

Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
Align plant operations with corporate objectives, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Develop and execute strategies to achieve financial goals, including revenue and gross margin targets.
Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and world-class systems (e.g., JCMS, TPS) to optimize efficiency.
Drive transformation projects across the supply chain, leveraging Continuous Improvement tools to meet CI Trac and Wave targets.
Oversee S&OP, Master Scheduling, and One-Piece Flow practices to reduce lead times and inventory.
Build and maintain a strong leadership pipeline through succession planning and employee development.
Promote diversity of thought, experience, and representation within the team.
Implement High-Performance Teams (HPTs) and best practices to maximize engagement and collaboration.
Maintain proactive communication with internal and external customers to address supply and quality concerns.
Represent the company in local communities, fostering relationships with government and philanthropic organizations.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related technical field.
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in operations leadership.
Preferred: 5+ years of people management experience and daily application of Lean tools.
Proven expertise in world-class manufacturing systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong balance of strategic and tactical thinking.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

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