Plant Manager - Manufacturing
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bryn Athyn, PA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Typically 8–15+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing a manufacturing plant, facility, or significant production operation.
- Strong experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Proven knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, maintenance, and supply-chain operations.
- Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, cost control, and capital planning.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Nice to have
- Experience in a high-volume, discrete, process, or engineered manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing managers and hourly workforces.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience with automation, capital projects, and manufacturing technology.
- Experience with ISO or other applicable quality-management systems.
- Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, delivery, and profitability.
Full description
ABOUT OR COMPANY
With over 50 years of experience, Germantown Tool & Manufacturing/GTM Artisan Metal is one of the area's leading, fully integrated metal fabrication shops. From our facilities in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, 25 miles north of Philadelphia, the company offers a full variety of laser cutting, stamping, welding, fabricating, assembly and tool and die capabilities. Providing superior customer service and support through every step of every order, you receive individualized attention and commitment to your needs from all levels of the organization.
Position Summary
The General Manager – Manufacturing is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, profitability, and strategic direction of the manufacturing facility. This position oversees production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, safety, engineering, and administrative functions to ensure the plant operates efficiently, safely, and profitably.
The General Manager will lead a cross-functional team, establish operational priorities, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and resources, and ensure that customer requirements and company objectives are consistently achieved.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Production
- Direct and oversee all manufacturing operations to achieve production, cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency objectives.
- Develop and execute annual operating plans and production strategies.
- Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, labor productivity, and operating costs.
- Ensure effective production planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waste, downtime, and operational inefficiencies.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for plant performance.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and develop management and supervisory teams.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability throughout the organization.
- Build a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Oversee workforce planning, staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations and organizational development.
Financial & Business Management
- Have overall responsibility for the manufacturing facility's financial performance.
- Work with Accounting to develop and manage operating budgets, capital expenditures, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Monitor manufacturing costs, labor costs, material usage, overhead, and profitability.