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Plant Manager - Tennessee

Herk & Associates

Tennessee · Posted October 10, 2026

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Create a new Candidate Account Become part of our confidential candidate network and start your job search today! Create a new Hiring Manager Account Post your job listings to gain access to our extensive candidate network. Learn about our Contingency Services We would be thrilled to discuss our range of contingency recruiting options with you. Log In to Your Account Log In (480) 348-0886 Send Us A Message Plant Manager - Tennessee H&A Recruiter Apply for This Job Inquire Now × Job Application Form After applying you will be automatically redirected to the website. Close Apply Now × Job Application Form Information Sent You have successfully inquired about this job. Create a free account to access more job search tools! Contact H&A for Details Position Details & Responsibilities A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to provide overall leadership for a large manufacturing facility in South-Central Tennessee. This position will oversee day-to-day plant operations while ensuring the facility operates in alignment with company-wide production, quality, safety, financial, and continuous improvement standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong P&L responsibility, operational discipline, and team leadership experience . Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for plant operations, including production, staffing, quality, safety, facilities, and financial performance. Lead and develop department managers while establishing clear goals, expectations, and accountability. Implement company manufacturing standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage staffing, recruiting, performance management, training, and employee development. Own plant-level P&L performance , budgeting, cost control, labor efficiency, productivity, and material utilization. Monitor production, inventory, financial, and operational KPIs and implement corrective actions when needed. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost, and overall plant performance. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and workplace safety regulations. Oversee facility and building maintenance while maintaining a safe, organized, professional manufacturing environment. Partner with corporate leadership, suppliers, customers, and internal departments to support company-wide objectives. For additional information about this position, please contact BethAnn Hnat at Herk and Associates. BHnat@herkandassociates.com Qualifications 15+ years of management experience within a manufacturing environment , with demonstrated plant leadership experience. Proven experience managing manufacturing operations, teams, budgets, and P&L performance. Strong knowledge of production planning, cost control, labor management, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Experience with steel, fabrication, and welding operations strongly preferred. Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop managers and large manufacturing teams. Knowledge of OSHA/TOSHA and other applicable manufacturing regulations. Postsecondary degree or diploma in business, engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred. Comfortable maintaining a regular presence on the production floor and supporting operations outside standard hours when necessary. INDUSTRY Attachments Construction Equipment Heavy Equipment BRANDS COMPENSATION LOCATION Southeast TAGS Plant Management Manufacturer Tennessee Southeast Attachments Construction Equipment Heavy Equipment Other Jobs to Consider Based on this job. Job Title Company Location(s) Job Type Not what you're looking for? Search Jobs This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. You can accept or decline analytics cookies — this won’t affect your ability to browse or apply for jobs. Accept Reject