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Climate People

Director of Plant Operations

Climate People, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

A mission‑driven U.S. manufacturer scaling low‑carbon building materials through a multi‑plant rollout. The team blends proven industrial operations with modern automation and data to deliver lower‑cost, lower‑carbon products at scale.

You’ll be the GM’s right hand, owning day‑to‑day plant execution and end‑to‑end logistics. From inbound materials through on‑time customer delivery, you’ll drive throughput, reliability, and safety while building a strong, performance‑driven culture.

What You’ll Do

Run daily operations across production, maintenance, safety, and workforce planning

Translate demand into executable schedules; track and improve KPIs (throughput, uptime, OEE, yield, cost)

Own logistics and inventory: inbound raw materials, stock accuracy, carrier/3PL management, and outbound deliveries

Optimize material flow, freight, and service levels while reducing total landed cost

Champion safety; ensure OSHA/DOT/environmental compliance; lead audits and incident reviews

Develop and mentor plant and logistics teams; model hands‑on leadership

Serve as acting GM when needed; partner on continuous improvement and expansion plans

Qualifications

7+ years in plant operations, supply chain, or logistics within heavy industrial or building‑materials manufacturing

Track record improving OEE, reducing downtime, and hitting service/cost targets

Strong vendor/carrier/3PL management and production scheduling experience

Fluent with manufacturing KPIs, inventory control, and basic financial drivers

Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT/environmental regs

Pragmatic, boots‑on‑the‑floor leader with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Distribution, Manufacturing, and Management

Providence County, RI

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