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The Plant Manager plans and implements organizational policies and goals, coordinates manufacturing-related departments, and oversees operational efficiency, budgets, workflow, production schedules, and personnel and equipment utilization. The role directs programs supporting manufacturing procedures, plans manpower and equipment needs, and administers company work rules. It requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field and at least seven years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field.
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Description Job Responsibilities 1. Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals. 2. Coordinates activities of departments such as quality assurance, materials, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, to effect operational efficiency and economy. 3. Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget. 4. Maintains close surveillance over manufacturing operations through perusal of reports, staff meetings, observations and personnel contact to assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary conformance, schedules, and utilization of personnel, skills, machines equipment and corrective procedures. 5. Confers with administrative personnel and reviews active operating and sales reports to determine required changes in programs or operations. 6. Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures, such as training, safety, housekeeping, work implication, cost reduction, plant protection and security as it related to manufacturing areas. 7. Plans and determines manpower and equipment requirements. 8. Administers policies relative to company work rules. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Skills Requirements 1. Comprehensive knowledge of practices and procedures regarding production activities including efficiency levels and productivity standards. 2. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with diverse groups of people. 3. Technical experience and familiarity with all facets of manufacturing processes. 4. Strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to develop leadership qualities in others. 5. Ability to coordinate and organize multiple projects simultaneously. 6. Well-developed analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques that assist in report preparation for decision-making purposes. Educational Requirements 1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field required. Experience Requirements 1. Minimum seven years' experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or related field required. 2. Manufacturing and management experience preferred. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. MEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and integrity. We conduct all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, MEC undertakes affirmative action initiatives to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
How this job compares
Set against the 613 open Manufacturing Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$105–151K/yr336 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Manufacturing Manager jobs in Pennsylvania and 613 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Manufacturing Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (502 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 210 of the 613 open Manufacturing Manager jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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