6+ years' experience in technical manufacturing, preferably in forest products
3+ years' experience managing professional or supervisory employees
Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Production or related field
Strong technical knowledge and manufacturing process expertise
Broad knowledge of safety and environmental systems and procedures
Strong leadership skills and experience in team leadership
Ability to implement change effectively
Responsibilities
Drive safety, quality, and environmental improvements for the plant
Interact with upper management to ascertain resource needs
Assemble and lead a multi-functional site business team
Develop and implement plant goals and operating plans
Communicate corporate vision and goals to all employees
Manage hiring, training, and performance of staff
Oversee budget management and ensure compliance with financial targets
Ensure product quality and compliance with safety regulations
Cultivate relationships with key customers and stakeholders
Maximize production and profitability through solid systems
Benefits
Onsite work environment
Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Focus on a values-driven, positive workplace culture
Involvement in strategic capital projects
Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Mgr, Plant I
Req Id: 12330
Job Location: Hanceville
Posting Start Date: 3/25/26
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Description:
Job Purpose
To manage all aspects of a plant in support of corporate business objectives by ensuring compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for the safe, environmentally sound production of quality product. This position is distinguished from a Plant Manager II by the use of standard/routine technologies and the responsibility of a component of a standard facility.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvements and culture based on current Best Practices
Interacts with upper level management to define resource needs of the plant such as raw materials and capital projects
Assembles and leads multi-function site business team
Develops, communicates and implements plant goals, business objectives, operating plans and capital plans
Communicates the corporate vision and goals to staff and employees
Manages and develops staff and employees, including hiring, orientating, training and performance management
Lead performance management effort that includes the identification and communication of critical success factors
Accountable for achieving forecasted financial performance targets
Contribute to the process of managing the capital projects and cost reductions process, including a 3-5-year capital expenditureplan
Establishes and maintains customer focus for employees
Develops budget and manages within budgeted guidelines
Ensures product quality meets established standards
Ensures compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety/environmental rules and regulations
Manages and maintains equipment, site, and facilities in appropriate working condition to meet business needs
Cultivates and maintains relationships with key customers
Establishes solid manufacturing and operating systems to maximize production and profitability
Travel required 20% of the time
What do I need to be successful?
6+ years' experience in technical manufacturing facility, preferably within the forest products industry
Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of thisposition
Strong technical knowledge
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and process improvement techniques
Broad knowledge of safety and environmental systems and procedures
Knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques
Strong leadership skills; ability to lead meetings/teams
Ability to effectively implement change
Education
Bachelors' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Production or related field.
Work Environment
Manufacturing Environment
Information at a Glance
About Louisiana Pacific
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, commonly known as LP, is an American building materials manufacturer. It was founded in 1973 and is currently headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company primarily produces engineered wood products, such as oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, and other building materials. LP also produces siding, trim, and other outdoor building products. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Chile, and Brazil. LP is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using recycled materials and reducing waste.
