Lead a 200-person, non-union manufacturing plant in Southern Mississippi focused on heavy fabrication and assembly operations. This role carries full P&L responsibility and drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in a project-based, make-to-order environment. You will join a stable, multi-plant manufacturer with more than 60 years of history and strong municipal and government customers.
YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:
- Have led a 150–300+ employee manufacturing plant with full P&L ownership and consistently delivered on cost, quality, and on-time performance in a non-union setting.
- Bring deep experience in heavy fabrication and complex assembly, such as welding, metal forming, machining, or automotive assembly, and know how to run high-mix, project-based operations.
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput, improve first-pass yield, and build a strong safety-first culture.
- Lead with integrity, accountability, and a team-first mindset that aligns with a values-driven culture focused on doing the right thing every time.
WHAT YOU GET:
- Full operational and financial ownership of a complex fabrication and assembly plant.
- Long-term career growth with a multi-plant manufacturer expanding its footprint and investing in new facilities.
- More than six decades of operating history with stable municipal and government customers that provide consistent demand.
- A high-integrity leadership team and team-oriented culture built on clear values, accountability, and shared success.
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU’LL NEED:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and at least 5–7 years in a senior plant or operations leadership role overseeing large teams in heavy fabrication or complex assembly environments.
If this resonates you and you believe you are able to meet the challenges of an exciting company in the defense sector, please apply.
