MAT Holdings, Inc.
Company Description
If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent graduate, or somewhere in between, MAT Holdings is where you can apply your skills, learn new ones, and make a real impact. With more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries and over 40 locations worldwide, MAT offers exciting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more. Headquartered in Long Grove, IL, our global footprint includes 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space and 40+ factories across three continents. At MAT, we don’t just make things happen—we ensure it happens with excellence. From engineering and logistics to marketing and customer service, we maintain consistent expertise across the entire supply chain. Join us and be part of a team where your creativity and contributions help shape the future of global manufacturing.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D, Employer Provided Life/AD&D
and More
Job Description The Plant Manager is responsible for keeping production on schedule and ensuring raw materials are efficiently converted into chain link fencing, horse & field fence, and barbed wire. The role requires a hands‑on leader who works closely with production crews, solves problems quickly, and keeps operations running smoothly. The Plant Manager collaborates with the site Operations Manager to ensure raw material storage, finished goods, and space constraints are transparent and within thresholds. Continuous communication with teams about quality metrics and integrating feedback into operational practices is essential for ongoing improvement.
Principle Responsibilities Operations
Supervise daily production to meet order schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
Supervise on‑site or remote hourly personnel to ensure appropriate staffing of the facility
Work to drive a safety and quality‑focused production business while driving operational excellence by maintaining high OEE
Manage the onsite functional teams of repairs and maintenance, tool and die, production, warehouse, quality, and other supporting personnel in Gastonia, NC
Work side by side with operators to troubleshoot issues
Manage, report, document, and plan production performance, continuous improvement activities, action plans, strategic plans, and employee utilization
Propose, justify, and implement capital expenditures for sustaining, growing, or improving the current operation at Gastonia, NC
Coordinate cross‑training and knowledge sharing with the sister plant in Vietnam
Build solutions for operational‑related challenges at the site
Assist the VP/GM with special projects (e.g., M&A operation reviews, establishing new production lines)
Supervise traffic personnel to ensure product ships on time in full (OTIF)
Work with purchasing to ensure market‑competitive cost structure on purchases, services, and materials
Supervise quality personnel to ensure incoming raw material and foster good production to MAT standards
Meet customer on time to fill (OTIF) requirements
Ensure the factory operates at the budgeted cost level and appropriate adjustments are made to the cost structure as time changes
People
Set daily production priorities and communicate clearly with crews
Train and coach operators to meet safety, quality, and performance expectations
Promote accountability, teamwork, and a safe work environment
Develop and empower employees to grow and assume more significant roles and responsibilities, and for succession planning via the Next Level program
Communicate the plant performance and results to the team, utilizing and updating visual communications on the plant floor
Assist in the recruitment and retention of personnel based out of the facility
Ensure all employees adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, taking corrective action as required within corporate guidelines or by governing laws
Quality
Track output, downtime, and scrap, taking action to improve efficiency
Monitor material usage daily to prevent shortages
Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and resolve late or damaged shipments
Work with warehouse/receiving to confirm counts and quality of incoming materials
Drive cost savings through yield improvements and scrap reduction
Financial
Responsible for the overall profit and loss results at an operating level for the plant
Evaluate the financial implications of changes made in the operation to achieve maximum profitability
Keep BOMs accurate and updated as products or processes change
Forecast raw material needs based on sales orders, inventory levels, and seasonality
Order wire, steel, and coatings to maintain proper stock without overbuying
Preferred/Required Education/Skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university, or sufficient years of experience
Ten (6‑10) or more years in a manufacturing environment
Lean thinker, demonstrated passion and experience implementing and working in a Lean environment
Proven ability to develop a culture of safety and 5S
Proven leader who can drive success through daily task management and accountability
Demonstrated success in leadership development and effective succession planning
Working knowledge of SAP is a plus
Experience working in a TS 16949 facility
Competencies
Safety First Perspective
Quality Focused
Lean Thinker
Team Development
Driven by Results
The posted salary range for this position is $105,000 to $140,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full‑time, direct‑hire position.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D, Employer Provided Life/AD&D
and More
Job Description The Plant Manager is responsible for keeping production on schedule and ensuring raw materials are efficiently converted into chain link fencing, horse & field fence, and barbed wire. The role requires a hands‑on leader who works closely with production crews, solves problems quickly, and keeps operations running smoothly. The Plant Manager collaborates with the site Operations Manager to ensure raw material storage, finished goods, and space constraints are transparent and within thresholds. Continuous communication with teams about quality metrics and integrating feedback into operational practices is essential for ongoing improvement.
Principle Responsibilities Operations
Supervise daily production to meet order schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
Supervise on‑site or remote hourly personnel to ensure appropriate staffing of the facility
Work to drive a safety and quality‑focused production business while driving operational excellence by maintaining high OEE
Manage the onsite functional teams of repairs and maintenance, tool and die, production, warehouse, quality, and other supporting personnel in Gastonia, NC
Work side by side with operators to troubleshoot issues
Manage, report, document, and plan production performance, continuous improvement activities, action plans, strategic plans, and employee utilization
Propose, justify, and implement capital expenditures for sustaining, growing, or improving the current operation at Gastonia, NC
Coordinate cross‑training and knowledge sharing with the sister plant in Vietnam
Build solutions for operational‑related challenges at the site
Assist the VP/GM with special projects (e.g., M&A operation reviews, establishing new production lines)
Supervise traffic personnel to ensure product ships on time in full (OTIF)
Work with purchasing to ensure market‑competitive cost structure on purchases, services, and materials
Supervise quality personnel to ensure incoming raw material and foster good production to MAT standards
Meet customer on time to fill (OTIF) requirements
Ensure the factory operates at the budgeted cost level and appropriate adjustments are made to the cost structure as time changes
People
Set daily production priorities and communicate clearly with crews
Train and coach operators to meet safety, quality, and performance expectations
Promote accountability, teamwork, and a safe work environment
Develop and empower employees to grow and assume more significant roles and responsibilities, and for succession planning via the Next Level program
Communicate the plant performance and results to the team, utilizing and updating visual communications on the plant floor
Assist in the recruitment and retention of personnel based out of the facility
Ensure all employees adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, taking corrective action as required within corporate guidelines or by governing laws
Quality
Track output, downtime, and scrap, taking action to improve efficiency
Monitor material usage daily to prevent shortages
Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and resolve late or damaged shipments
Work with warehouse/receiving to confirm counts and quality of incoming materials
Drive cost savings through yield improvements and scrap reduction
Financial
Responsible for the overall profit and loss results at an operating level for the plant
Evaluate the financial implications of changes made in the operation to achieve maximum profitability
Keep BOMs accurate and updated as products or processes change
Forecast raw material needs based on sales orders, inventory levels, and seasonality
Order wire, steel, and coatings to maintain proper stock without overbuying
Preferred/Required Education/Skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university, or sufficient years of experience
Ten (6‑10) or more years in a manufacturing environment
Lean thinker, demonstrated passion and experience implementing and working in a Lean environment
Proven ability to develop a culture of safety and 5S
Proven leader who can drive success through daily task management and accountability
Demonstrated success in leadership development and effective succession planning
Working knowledge of SAP is a plus
Experience working in a TS 16949 facility
Competencies
Safety First Perspective
Quality Focused
Lean Thinker
Team Development
Driven by Results
The posted salary range for this position is $105,000 to $140,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full‑time, direct‑hire position.
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