Plant General Manager

Plant Manager - Manufacturing Location: Collins, Mississippi Reports to: President Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 base + performance bonus Position Overview Seeking a Plant Manager to lead its largest manufacturing facility in Collins, MS. This role is responsible for full plant leadership with a focus on workforce stabilization, execution discipline, and operational improvement in a high-mix, build-to-spec manufacturing environment. Industry background is flexible; any manufacturing environment with similar complexity will be considered. Facility Snapshot • ~124 employees, single shift (7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) with mandatory overtime • Fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, and installation operations • 15,000-18,000 active SKUs • 6-8 month backlog (industry-wide condition) Key Responsibilities Leadership & Culture • Lead and develop frontline supervisors • Implement plant-wide performance reviews • Stabilize the hourly workforce through fair, firm leadership • Address morale and cultural issues directly Operations Management • Own day-to-day plant execution • Reduce backlog through improved throughput and planning • Improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity Workforce Stabilization • Reduce 30-60% turnover rate • Improve probationary success rates • Partner with HR on hiring welders, fabricators, and machine operators Systems & Compliance • Support ERP implementation and adoption • Ensure compliance with state-specific build requirements • Improve inventory discipline and accountability Success Metrics • Reduced turnover and overtime dependency • Improved morale and engagement • Backlog reduction and on-time delivery improvements Compensation & Benefits • Bonus: Performance-based, paid when profitable (target ~30%) • PTO: Negotiable • 9 paid holidays • PPO and HSA healthcare options • 401(k) safe harbor match after one year

Created: 2026-03-04