Plant Manager (Palm City)

Position : Site Leader / Plant Manager

Location : Palm City, FL (On-site)

Role Overview

The Site Leader is responsible for all aspects of operations at a manufacturing facility. This includes leading production, materials management, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. The role is hands-on and floor-present, with accountability for meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while fostering a high-performance team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of production and site operations

Oversee safety, security, and regulatory compliance for the facility

Manage and develop supervisors and hourly team members

Plan and schedule production to meet delivery requirements and quality standards

Balance labor, capacity, and material availability to optimize output

Monitor and act on operational KPIs including safety incidents, on-time delivery, scrap, downtime, and labor productivity

Drive continuous improvement through standard work, visual management, 5S, and problem-solving

Collaborate with Supply Chain on material flow, shortages, and vendor issues

Partner with Engineering on BOMs, routings, and process improvements

Maintain accurate records and utilize ERP / MRP tools for planning and reporting

Ensure housekeeping, facility maintenance, and vendor coordination

Communicate status, risks, and countermeasures to leadership and cross-functional teams

Ideal Background

7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, preferably in a low-volume fabrication or assembly environment

Experience leading teams of 30 or more in a multi-process plant

Strong track record in meeting safety, delivery, and quality targets

Background in managing EHS programs and regulatory compliance

Floor-focused leadership style with strong coaching and communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of ERP / MRP systems

Ability to read and interpret routings, BOMs, and work instructions

US work authorization required