Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Plant Manager

Wage Range : Exempt (Salaried)

Department : Manufacturing

Reports To : Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location : Elwood, KS

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of operations at our Elwood, KS manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving performance across multiple departments.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspires accountability, and believes culture drives performance, this is your opportunity to make a real mark. You’ll lead from the shop floor, champion continuous improvement, and drive results that matter—on-time delivery, quality, safety, and team engagement.

What You’ll Do Leadership & Culture

Be a visible, active presence on the production floor—coaching, mentoring, and empowering your team.

Drive a performance-based, safety-first culture grounded in teamwork, respect, and accountability.

Set clear expectations, celebrate wins, and continuously raise the bar.

Build trust and alignment across all shifts and departments to ensure goals are not just met—but exceeded.

Operations Management

Lead all plant functions with a focus on delivering quality products on time and at the right cost.

Implement Lean, QRM (Quick Response Manufacturing), and Just-in-Time principles to maximize throughput and minimize waste.

Scale production efficiently and optimize facility layout to support growing customer demand.

Ensure all safety and compliance standards.

Performance & Improvement

Champion a culture of continuous improvement across processes, systems, and people.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational execution with business strategy.

Drive KPIs and operational metrics—productivity, OEE, quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction.

Utilize process engineering knowledge to improve workflows, tooling, and efficiency.

Team Development & Management

Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary operations team.

Oversee staffing, training, performance evaluations, and career development.

Actively engage in hiring and talent planning to build a resilient, high-performing team.

Requirements :

Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing plant or industrial production environment (3–5+ years)

A Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, or related field

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials management, and ERP systems (Syspro experience is a plus)

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, improve operations, and build scalable processes

Excellent problem-solving, planning, and communication skills

High integrity, strong work ethic, and a passion for team success

Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why join us at Pro-Dig?

• Full benefits package : Health, Vision, Dental
• Company provided Short Term & Long Term Disability, and a $50,000 Life AD&D Policy
• 401(k) / Roth options after 6 months with company match.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time
• Annual Bonus Incentives