Plant Manager

About the Job

Pacific International has been retained by a global manufacturing organization to identify a Plant Manager for a large scale production facility. This individual will lead a complex operation across manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS, while helping drive operational performance and site transformation initiatives.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for leading day to day plant operations while also shaping the long term direction of the facility. This role requires a leader who can create structure, strengthen accountability, improve operational execution, and build high performing teams within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

• Develop and execute operational strategies that improve plant efficiency, reliability, and overall site performance.

• Drive a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with all environmental and regulatory standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop site leadership across production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations through Lean and operational excellence practices.

• Oversee plant financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and cost management.

• Improve operational consistency through stronger systems, processes, and performance management.

• Partner cross functionally with commercial, engineering, and corporate leadership teams to support broader business objectives.

• Support long term growth through workforce development, operational discipline, and site capability building.

• Drive reliability improvements and asset performance initiatives to maximize uptime and operational stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably within Engineering, Operations Management, or another technical discipline.

• 10+ years of leadership experience within complex manufacturing or industrial operations.

• Proven success leading plant operations within fast paced production environments.

• Strong understanding of operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and operational performance metrics.

• Strong communication, leadership, and decision making capabilities.

• Ability to lead through change while balancing strategic priorities with day to day operational demands.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within complex manufacturing environments preferred.

• Background leading multi shift or 24/7 manufacturing operations.

• Exposure to maintenance and reliability focused operations.

• Experience within highly regulated or safety critical environments.

• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

About Pacific International Executive Search

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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