Seaman Corporation
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!
WHO WE ARE At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.
Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.
Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.
WHAT WE OFFER
Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner
Seaman Corporation is seeking a Plant Manager to join our Operations team! This position will report to the Director of Manufacturing.
POSITION SUMMARY The Plant Manager directs and manages all aspects of the Bristol, TN Operations, which include mixing, coating, inspection, quality, fabrication, maintenance, and textile plants. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring and training personnel, and associate relations in a non-union environment and will maintain focus on safety, productivity, and Lean Sigma continuous improvement to meet operational objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Be a strong advocate for safety and support the SafetyWay program, leading by example to influence safe work behaviors and ensure safety procedures, training and policies are followed.
Coordinate daily plant activities within the Bristol plants, reviewing plan with supervisors and department managers to ensure the production and schedule objectives are accomplished timely and cost effective manner. Has the authority to reprioritize when needed to balance between plant locations.
Manage raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to meet company stocking requirements and inventory turn goals.
Work closely with Innovation and Technology and R&D departments on activities in the Bristol plants as they refine, redesign and create new products for the marketplace.
Work closely with Quality Control, Environmental Health & Safety, and Technical departments to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
Confers with Corporate and Senior Management to ensure manufacturing objectives and customer requirements are being met.
Good communication with Sales and Customer Service to review customer issues and complaints. Responds promptly to customer needs.
Guide and support maintenance and engineering for process and facility improvement projects and managing capital expenditures.
Monitor overall plant performance for safety, production, quality and customer service standards.
Monitor operational expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors and the Bristol management team.
Analyze workforce requirements and coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
Strong focus on continuous improvement and sustainment using LeanSigma methodologies and 5S organizational tools throughout all departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering/business field with 10-15 years manufacturing experience and a minimum 5 years in a plant leadership role.
Lean Manufacturing experience is highly recommended.
COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:
Do What’s Right
Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.
Work Together
Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.
Create Solutions
Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly manages Plant Administration TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25% Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.
Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer. Seaman Corporation provided additional EEO statement: "Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law." Seaman Corporation further states: "Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law." As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.
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At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!
WHO WE ARE At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.
Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.
Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.
WHAT WE OFFER
Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner
Seaman Corporation is seeking a Plant Manager to join our Operations team! This position will report to the Director of Manufacturing.
POSITION SUMMARY The Plant Manager directs and manages all aspects of the Bristol, TN Operations, which include mixing, coating, inspection, quality, fabrication, maintenance, and textile plants. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring and training personnel, and associate relations in a non-union environment and will maintain focus on safety, productivity, and Lean Sigma continuous improvement to meet operational objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Be a strong advocate for safety and support the SafetyWay program, leading by example to influence safe work behaviors and ensure safety procedures, training and policies are followed.
Coordinate daily plant activities within the Bristol plants, reviewing plan with supervisors and department managers to ensure the production and schedule objectives are accomplished timely and cost effective manner. Has the authority to reprioritize when needed to balance between plant locations.
Manage raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to meet company stocking requirements and inventory turn goals.
Work closely with Innovation and Technology and R&D departments on activities in the Bristol plants as they refine, redesign and create new products for the marketplace.
Work closely with Quality Control, Environmental Health & Safety, and Technical departments to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
Confers with Corporate and Senior Management to ensure manufacturing objectives and customer requirements are being met.
Good communication with Sales and Customer Service to review customer issues and complaints. Responds promptly to customer needs.
Guide and support maintenance and engineering for process and facility improvement projects and managing capital expenditures.
Monitor overall plant performance for safety, production, quality and customer service standards.
Monitor operational expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors and the Bristol management team.
Analyze workforce requirements and coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
Strong focus on continuous improvement and sustainment using LeanSigma methodologies and 5S organizational tools throughout all departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering/business field with 10-15 years manufacturing experience and a minimum 5 years in a plant leadership role.
Lean Manufacturing experience is highly recommended.
COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:
Do What’s Right
Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.
Work Together
Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.
Create Solutions
Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly manages Plant Administration TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25% Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.
Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer. Seaman Corporation provided additional EEO statement: "Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law." Seaman Corporation further states: "Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law." As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.
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