Plant Manager

What you'll do: As a Plant Manager, you will lead a growing windows, doors, and trim operation, oversee all aspects of the business while creating a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for driving business performance, developing leaders, and ensuring exceptional service for customers. In this role, you will: • Lead all day-to-day operations of a high-volume manufacturing and distribution facility, including production, inventory, logistics, purchasing, customer service, and business performance. • Direct and develop a team of approximately 45-50 employees, including 7-8 direct reports across operations, production, purchasing, service, and inside sales functions. • Drive operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility. • Partner closely with sales leadership to support customer growth, market opportunities, and overall business success. • Maintain accountability for facility financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profit optimization. • Analyze business performance metrics and implement action plans to improve operational and financial results. • Build and strengthen a leadership team through coaching, development, performance management, and succession planning. • Champion a culture focused on safety, teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement. • Lead change management initiatives, including process improvements, system enhancements, and future business transformations. • Foster strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure a best-in-class customer experience. • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve communication, and increase efficiency across manufacturing and operational processes. • Serve as a visible and approachable leader who earns trust, builds credibility, and supports teams through organizational change. What you'll bring: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, building materials, millwork, windows and doors, lumber, distribution, or a related industry. • Proven experience leading multi-functional teams and managing supervisors, managers, and frontline employees. • Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L performance, operational metrics, and profitability initiatives. • Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer service. • Experience leading through organizational change while maintaining employee engagement and trust. • Strong understanding of production, inventory management, logistics, and service operations. • Ability to develop high-performing teams and build leadership capability throughout an organization. • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills. • Data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to analyze business trends and implement effective solutions. • Proficiency with ERP systems and technology tools used to manage manufacturing and distribution operations. • Willingness to be actively engaged on the production floor and throughout the operation daily. Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing door shop, millwork, window, or building products operations. • Experience supporting ERP implementations or major business transformation initiatives. • Multi-site or branch leadership experience within manufacturing, distribution, or building products environments. Success in This Role The ideal candidate will bring a balance of operational expertise, business acumen, and people leadership. This individual will quickly establish credibility, strengthen team engagement, improve operational efficiencies, and position the business for long-term growth while serving as a trusted leader throughout the organization. What you'll earn • 401(k) with employer match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • PTO, company holidays, and parental leave • Paid training and certifications • Legal assistance and identity protection • Pet insurance • Employee assistance program (EAP)