Role Overview

This is a senior plant leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of a high-volume manufacturing operation. The plant is stable, well-run, and operating with strong momentum — this is not a turnaround.

The leader in this role will have real autonomy to run the operation, develop leaders, and continue strengthening a people-first, accountability-driven culture within a structuredructured and well-resourced organization.

Key Responsibilities

Own overall plant performance across safety, production, quality, maintenance, and cost
Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layer leadership team (managers, supervisors, frontline leaders)
Sustain and elevate a strong culture of accountability without fear
Drive disciplined daily execution while keeping long-term improvement in focus
Ensure consistent adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, engineering, and HR
Use data and KPIs to guide decisions while remaining highly visible on the floor
Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership and frontline teams
Own outcomes — good and bad — with transparency and integrity

What Makes This Role Different

True plant ownership, not micromanagement
Strong foundation already in place — build forward, don’t clean up
Balance of stability and autonomy
High trust environment with clear expectations
Culture-focused leadership valued as much as operational results

Required Background

Senior leadership experience in manufacturing operations
Experience in high-velocity, low-buffer environments
Proven track record developing leaders and sustaining culture change
Comfortable operating under constant production pressure
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a plant setting

Industry background is flexible; operating rigor and leadership mindset matter more than sector.

Required Skills

People development and coaching
Safety leadership and accountability
Operational discipline and execution
Continuous improvement mindset
Data-driven decision-making
Cross-functional leadership
Executive-level communication
Calm leadership under pressure
Cultural stewardship
Strong ownership mentality

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is well-suited for someone who:

Wants ownership without chaos
Values developing people as much as hitting numbers
Is confident, grounded, and ego-free
Prefers substance over title-chasing
Is looking to build on something that’s already working

Rauch & Associates

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