Plant Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Collins, Mississippi

Reports to: President

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 base + performance bonus

Position Overview

Seeking a Plant Manager to lead its largest manufacturing facility in Collins, MS. This role is

responsible for full plant leadership with a focus on workforce stabilization, execution discipline, and

operational improvement in a high-mix, build-to-spec manufacturing environment. Industry background

is flexible; any manufacturing environment with similar complexity will be considered.

Facility Snapshot

• ~124 employees, single shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) with mandatory overtime

• Fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, and installation operations

• 15,000–18,000 active SKUs

• 6–8 month backlog (industry-wide condition)

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Lead and develop frontline supervisors

• Implement plant-wide performance reviews

• Stabilize the hourly workforce through fair, firm leadership

• Address morale and cultural issues directly

Operations Management

• Own day-to-day plant execution

• Reduce backlog through improved throughput and planning

• Improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity

Workforce Stabilization

• Reduce 30–60% turnover rate

• Improve probationary success rates

• Partner with HR on hiring welders, fabricators, and machine operators

Systems & Compliance

• Support ERP implementation and adoption

• Ensure compliance with state-specific build requirements

• Improve inventory discipline and accountability

Success Metrics

• Reduced turnover and overtime dependency

• Improved morale and engagement

• Backlog reduction and on-time delivery improvements

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonus: Performance-based, paid when profitable (target ~30%)

• PTO: Negotiable

• 9 paid holidays

• PPO and HSA healthcare options • 401(k) safe harbor match after one year