LHH Recruitment Solutions is excited to be partnering with a growing company for a direct-hire Plant Manager role in Portland, OR. The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring efficient production, packaging, and inventory management. This role requires strong leadership and development skills to build and maintain a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Leadership and Development: 80%-90% of this role involves leading and developing the plant team. The Plant Manager will delegate tasks to build team confidence and trust, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.


• Operations Management: Manage the daily operations of the plant, including production, packaging, and inventory management. The plant is approximately 10K-12K sq feet and employs around 50 people.


• Financial Oversight: Oversee the plant's profit and loss (P&L) to ensure financial targets are met.


• Communication: Maintain open communication with the sales team, although the Plant Manager will not directly manage or oversee sales.


• Technical Skills: Utilize Excel extensively for various operational and financial tasks.

• Project Leadership: Lead specific projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and implementing new technologies within the plant.


• Sustainability Initiatives: Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the plant's environmental impact.


• Innovation: Drive innovation by introducing new processes and technologies to enhance production capabilities.

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience with strong leadership and development skills within the plant/production space. Additionally, 2+ years of experience in senior-level management roles is required.


• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the manufacturing industry is essential.


• Skills: Advanced mathematical skills are necessary for this role.


• Cultural Fit: The ideal candidate will thrive in a hard-working, fun, and fast-paced environment.

This role offers significant growth opportunities within the company, with potential for advancement into higher-level management positions.

Cultural Notes:

The company culture is ever-changing and quick to adapt. They have ambitious growth plans and are looking for someone excited about the product and the company's future.

• Generous PTO


• 100% paid medical benefits for the employee


• 401K + match


• 11 paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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