Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant ManagerJob Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations at the Oklahoma City facility. This role involves full ownership of plant performance, including safety, quality, production efficiency, cost management, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to achieve targets across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production performance metrics.
• Manage plant-level profit and loss (P&L) and implement cost optimization strategies.
• Oversee capital projects and ensure return on investment (ROI) delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on PLC-driven equipment and automation systems.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors.

Essential Skills

• Strong background in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies with measurable improvements.
• Experience in leading plant-wide operations and performance metrics (OEE, KPIs).
• Hands-on exposure to PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Ability to drive safety, quality, and production improvements simultaneously.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement frameworks (5S, Standard Work).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Engineering preferred).
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 4-5+ years in plant or senior leadership role.
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of PLC systems (troubleshooting, optimization, or oversight).
• Experience with ISO/QMS systems and GMP (preferred).
• Proven success in capital project execution.
• Strong financial acumen (P&L, cost control, budgeting).

Work Environment

Fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment with a highly collaborative leadership team across operations, engineering, and maintenance. The culture is focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role involves a mix of floor presence and strategic leadership responsibilities, with exposure to automated, PLC-driven production systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

We are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to provide flexibility, security, and peace of mind. Healthcare Coverage Employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following hire and can choose from three medical plan options: Gold Plan (Low Deductible) $25 PCP / $50 Specialist copay $1,000 individual deductible $3,500 individual out-of-pocket maximum Silver Plan (Mid-Level) 20% coinsurance $1,750 individual deductible $3,500 individual out-of-pocket maximum Bronze Plan (High Deductible) 30% coinsurance $3,500 individual deductible $6,900 individual out-of-pocket maximum Preventative care covered at 100% under all plans Additional coverage includes: Prescription drug coverage Dental (Delta Dental): preventive care covered at 100%, orthodontia included Vision and voluntary benefits options Retirement & Financial Benefits 401(k) with company match: 100% match on first 3% 50% match on next 2% Automatic enrollment at 3% after 30 days Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where applicable) Income Protection Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term Disability coverage Optional Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending & Tax Advantages Section 125 Plan (pre-tax benefits) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Dependent Care Spending options Additional Voluntary Benefits Available through The Hartford: Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Insurance Supplemental Life & AD&D Time Off & Work-Life Balance Paid Time Off (PTO) - vacation frontloaded annually 11 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave (where applicable) Pay & Convenience Bi-weekly payroll schedule Easy access to benefit elections and changes through an online portal Why It Matters Our benefits program is designed to: Keep healthcare affordable and accessible Provide financial security and retirement growth Support employees through life events and unexpected challenges Promote overall well-being and balance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

About Actalent

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