Plant Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite at the manufacturing plant in New London, North Carolina, United States

Salary: $150,000–$190,000 USD annually, plus an annual performance bonus or role-based sales incentive plan.

Company

hirify.global Innovations is a home, security, commercial building, and digital products company focused on innovation, sustainability, and products for residential and commercial environments.

What you will do

• Lead the overall performance, culture, and operations of a manufacturing site with approximately 250 associates, including direct responsibility for 125 associates.
• Own Environmental, Health, and Safety performance and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Lead production and training teams while coaching and developing frontline leaders and strengthening succession planning.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Execute lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives using standardized performance metrics and data-driven decisions.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and support capacity planning, process improvements, new product introductions, and production ramp-ups.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and frontline leaders in a production setting.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and sustain high-performing teams.
• Strong record of achieving production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing-related computer systems.

Nice to have

• Experience leading multi-process manufacturing operations such as PE, PVC, or extrusion.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience, including Six Sigma or Kaizen.
• Strong change management and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and support for diverse perspectives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with flexible options.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts, flexible time off benefits, and adoption benefits.