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PEG Staffing & Recruiting

Plant Manager

PEG Staffing & Recruiting, Columbus, Mississippi, United States, 39701

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This range is provided by PEG Staffing & Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct Hire Recruiter | Connecting Top Talent with Leading Clients in Manufacturing, IT, Banking, HR & Beyond

We’re looking for a hands-on Plant Manager with

7+ years

of experience running fast-paced manufacturing operations. This role reports directly to our VP of Operations and oversees our

largest production site . Strong leadership is a must—this is a high-visibility role with real impact. What You’ll Do Lead day-to-day plant operations—quality, safety, and production targets are your top priorities. Own team performance: coach, train, and hold your people accountable. Run lean—implement and drive continuous improvement using

Lean/Six Sigma tools

(belt certification is a bonus). Partner with vendors and manage quality issues head-on. Tackle scheduling, shift coverage, and production bottlenecks—may require rotating hours to cover all shifts. Keep an eye on the details: plant walks, audits, safety checks, and production metrics. Report KPIs, lead team meetings, and track key actions through completion. What You Bring Proven plant leadership in a

high-volume manufacturing setting . Experience with

lean manufacturing practices . Strong people management—able to lead from the floor, not just from the office. Familiarity with vendor relationships and quality systems (ISO a plus). Solid problem-solving and communication skills. Comfortable with flexible hours and shift visibility. Nice to Have Six Sigma or Lean certification. Background in AD environments. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management and Other Industries

Manufacturing

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