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Plant Manager

Location: Elk River, MN

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Elk River facility. This is a high-impact leadership role for a results-driven manufacturing professional who thrives in a growth-oriented environment and is passionate about operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement.

The Plant Manager will set site strategy, provide strong and inclusive leadership, and drive best-in-class safety, quality, and performance across all operations. This role has full responsibility for production, service, inventory, quality, and delivery—ensuring efficient workflows and consistent, on-time delivery of high-quality products to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish site strategy and operational priorities in partnership with senior leadership

• Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, communication, and accountability

• Drive continuous improvement through process analysis, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration

• Oversee all daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals are met

• Partner with Project Management on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance

• Collaborate closely with Customer Support and Supply Chain to provide updates on order status, technical needs, purchasing, and inventory control

• Implement and manage operational systems that track performance metrics, workflow progress, and constraints

• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and scalability

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners

• Monitor key operational metrics and ensure consistent execution of daily and long-term objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field

• Significant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong working knowledge of operations, finance, production, customer service, and people management

• Proven ability to optimize processes for efficiency, quality, and productivity

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and resource allocation

• Solid understanding of industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements

• Strategic mindset with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

• Proficiency with computer systems and manufacturing-related software

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment