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Plant Manager- Tarter Industries

Tarter Gate Company, LLC -
Liberty, KY

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Investment
Managing maintenance teams
Performance improvement leadership
Strategic management
Safety training program participation as safety practice
Implementing manufacturing quality control protocols
Safety regulations
Coaching
Engineering
Manufacturing budget management
Labor cost analysis
Engineering process optimization
Shift management
Employee training
Metal fabrication
8 years
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Hiring
Key Performance Indicators
Machining
Compliance management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Financial operations management
HR strategic planning
Decision making
Employee relations management
Implementation of OSHA safety standards
Hazard identification and correction
Bachelor's degree in operations management

Full Job Description

Plant Manager

Location: Rural Kentucky
Industry: Metals Manufacturing
Reports To: CMO
Facility: Multi-shift (3 shifts) manufacturing plant

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operational success of a growing metals manufacturing facility operating across three shifts. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while building a strong culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure efficient plant operations, workforce development, and sustainable growth while meeting customer expectations and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, shipping, and safety.
Ensure effective management of a three-shift operation, maintaining consistent standards across all shifts.
Develop and implement operational strategies to support growth, productivity, and efficiency.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Safety & Compliance

Champion a strong safety-first culture across the facility.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Lead safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to reduce workplace incidents.

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, managers, and hourly employees.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
Partner with Human Resources on hiring, workforce planning, employee relations, and training initiatives.
Ensure strong leadership coverage and communication across all shifts.

Continuous Improvement

Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve production processes, quality systems, and workflow.
Lead problem-solving initiatives to address operational challenges.

Quality & Customer Satisfaction

Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
Work closely with quality teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and drive quality improvements.

Financial Performance

Manage plant budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and delivery performance.
Support capital planning and equipment investments to support growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to meet production goals and customer demands.
Support new product launches, process improvements, and operational scalability.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

Experience

8–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
5+ years in plant or senior operations leadership role preferred.
Experience in metals manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred.
Experience managing multi-shift manufacturing operations.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team development skills.
Ability to lead in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and leadership presence.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

A strong safety culture with proactive hazard identification.
Consistent production performance across all shifts.
Engaged workforce with strong frontline leadership.
Improved efficiency, reduced scrap, and operational cost control.
Scalable processes supporting the plant’s continued growth.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead a growing manufacturing facility.
Ability to make a visible impact on operations and culture.
Collaborative leadership team and strong business momentum

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