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 

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Investigate incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions. 

  
  

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

  
  

Quality Excellence 

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  Ensure all products meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements. 

  
  

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  Maintain and strengthen quality management systems. 

  
  

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  Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. 

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

Team Leadership & Development 

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Set clear expectations and drive accountability across all levels. 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Encourage continuous improvement and employee-led problem solving. 

  
  

Operational Excellence & Productivity 

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

  
  

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  Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Ensure production schedules are met without compromising safety or quality. 

  
  

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  Drive waste reduction and efficiency improvements. 

  
  

Financial Leadership 

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

  
  

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  Analyze production costs and identify opportunities to increase profitability. 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Develop business cases for capital improvements and operational enhancements. 

  
  

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  Align plant operations with overall company financial objectives. 

  
  

Strategic Leadership 

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  Lead plant-level strategies that support company goals. 

  
  

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  Drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, and efficiency. 

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

Qualifications 

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

  
  

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  7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. 

  
  

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  Demonstrated leadership of safety‑focused operations. 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Strong financial and business acumen. 

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Excellent communication, leadership presence, and commitment to integrity. 

  
  

Benefits in Joining Mattr 

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  Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Attractive incentive bonus plans 

  
  

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  24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 

  
  

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  Wellness and mental health support programs 

  
  

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  Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)