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Contract Manufacturer lists this Plant Manager opportunity in kingston, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: CMTB Kingston - Kingston, OK 73439Position Located in Kingston, OK
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Environmental & Compliance Leadership
Ensure a workplace where every employee, contractor, and visitor operates safely and injury-free.
Maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, environmental, quality, and agency requirements).
Oversee environmental and process safety systems, including OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) where applicable.
Serve as a visible and relentless advocate for a “Zero Harm” safety culture.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process control initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
Implement Strategic Work Design, Lean, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, and standardized work systems.
Develop and manage KPIs, dashboards, and transparent performance reporting visible to all levels of the organization.
Ensure all products produced meet or exceed customer expectations for quality and delivery.
Strategic Business Leadership
Own the site business plan, including budgeting, financial performance, capital planning, and strategic priorities.
Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Engineering, and Operations leaders to align site execution with corporate strategy.
Drive continuous improvement in cost management, asset utilization, OEE, and long-term facility readiness.
Lead long-range planning for capacity, equipment upgrades, product evolution, and competitive advantage.
Leadership & Organizational Development
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team across manufacturing, engineering, safety, maintenance, and support functions.
Establish a pipeline of future leaders through coaching, succession planning, and structured development programs.
Promote a “One Team” culture grounded in:Protecting What Matters
Making It Better
Practicing Integrity Without Compromise
Foster a work environment based on transparency, accountability, trust, and employee empowerment.
Financial & Resource Management
Own site P&L performance, including productivity, cost control, materials management, and efficiency.
Optimize labor, equipment, asset utilization, and operating expenses without compromising safety or quality.
Identify savings opportunities through process optimization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder, Customer & Vendor Partnerships
Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and quality to ensure materials and supply reliability.
Strengthen vendor and contractor relationships to support plant operations.
Provide senior leadership with timely reporting on plant performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.
Serve as a positive representative of the company within the community, driving economic stability and responsible corporate citizenship.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Operations, Business, or related field or 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with 5+ years in a plant manager or senior site leadership position.
Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations with full P&L accountability.
Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Strong track record of building high-performing teams and improving organizational maturity.
Experience managing complex operations with strong ties to engineering, safety, maintenance, and quality systems.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally and at all organizational levels.
Highly proficient in MS Office and ERP/enterprise management systems.
QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, Operations, or Business.
Six Sigma certification.
CPIM certification
Experience leading a high-hazard or PSM-regulated manufacturing operation.
Experience in multi-site collaboration, benchmarking, and knowledge sharing.
Key Attributes
Integrity without compromise
Courage to challenge and improve
Humble, transparent, and team-focused leadership
Strong strategic thinker with disciplined execution skills
Passion for results and operational excellence
Empathy, coaching mindset, and talent builder
Excellent communicator and influential leader
High technical competency and business acumen
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation and full benefits
Opportunity to lead a flagship operation in a growing, innovative company
Culture committed to excellence, development, and continuous improvement
Executive visibility and career progression within a global organization
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Worksite address
kingston, OK, 73439, US
Who can apply
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