Job Description

Job Title: Plant Manager
Locations: Casa Grande, AZ
Pay: $215k/yr - $235k/yr (+ Annual Bonus & Relocation Assistance)
Zip Code: 85122
Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary

The Plant Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for a large manufacturing facility responsible for delivering critical products to multiple locations throughout the organization.

Success in this role requires balancing day-to-day operational execution with long-term strategic planning while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing leader who can develop people, influence cross-functional teams, make data-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of plant operations, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People Development.
Provide strategic leadership for a complex, multi-shift manufacturing operation supporting multiple downstream facilities.
Develop and execute annual operating plans while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Build and develop a strong leadership team through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Drive data-informed decision making using operational KPIs, financial metrics, and manufacturing performance indicators.
Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Quality, and Commercial teams.
Promote a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
Manage plant financial performance, budgets, and cost optimization initiatives.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.
Represent the organization with customers, suppliers, and executive leadership.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required (Engineering preferred but not required).
Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
Previous Plant Manager or large-site Operations leadership experience.
Experience leading a complex, multi-shift manufacturing operation.
Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional organizations.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing operational metrics and budgets.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience within advanced manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
Experience with ERP systems and Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
P&L responsibility.
Supply Chain leadership experience.
Experience managing high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

What Makes Someone Successful - Successful Plant Managers at this facility distinguish themselves through leadership and strategic thinking, not simply technical expertise.

The ideal candidate will:
Inspire and develop high-performing teams.
Build collaborative relationships across all functional areas.
Influence without direct authority.
Balance immediate operational priorities with long-term business strategy.
Make sound decisions using operational and financial data.
Thrive in a highly complex manufacturing environment.

Why This Opportunity is Unique - This position leads one of the company's most important manufacturing sites.

The facility:
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Employs more than 400 employees.
Supports multiple downstream manufacturing facilities.
Produces highly engineered aerospace composite products in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred Industry Background - Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:
Aerospace
Defense
Advanced Manufacturing
Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Processing
Specialty Materials
Composites

While aerospace experience is preferred, the hiring team indicated they are open to leaders from other complex manufacturing environments. However, candidates from very high-volume manufacturing sectors (such as semiconductor or automotive) should demonstrate success adapting to high-mix, lower-volume operations.

Compensation & Benefits:
Target Base Salary: $215,000 - $235,000
Annual performance bonus (target approximately 20%)
Long-term equity incentive (target approximately 20%)
Comprehensive relocation assistance available
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Time Off
Full-service relocation assistance, including household goods and home sale support for qualified candidates.

Additional Requirements

Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) due to export control requirements.
Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening may be required.