Plant Manager
Van Kaizen - Columbia, SC
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Overview:Global powerhouse in the freight and transit industry is looking for a Plant Manager for their Columbia, SC location. Great compensation package, that includes relocation if the candidate is not local. Responsibilities: Lead the site management teams in the execution of business goals using lean manufacturing methods.Create a strong culture of one-team focused on understanding and balancing employee, business, and customer needs aligned Ensure sufficient capacity exists to deliver on employee safety, customer commitments, driving revenue, product quality, cost reduction, margin expansion and on time delivery.Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.Ensure financial controllership related to work-order transactions, inventory, UX variance, and functional cost.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.A minimum of 5 years of experience in a General Manager/Plant Management role or equivalent operational experience.Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve culture, and influence.Strong track record of coaching & team engagement skills.Strong understanding of operations and business financials including shop functionals, UX variance, and inventory.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Next StepsDo you want to be responsible for the leadership of a high-performing site within an established, global, organization? Send your resume, along with your application, and let's chat!
Created: 2026-05-09