Plant Manager – Sioux Falls, SD Area

Plant Manager

COMPANY PROFILE:

Our client is a leading manufacturer of custom, semi-custom, and standard industrial and commercial products. Their facility specializes in heavy-duty welding operations and produces larger, more customized products.

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• $110,000 -$190,000+ DOE
• 5-8% Bonus Potential
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, EAP, 401k with company match, Pet Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flex Spending Account, PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, Voluntary Benefits Available.
• Strong Corporate Support
• 200+ Employee Manufacturing Plant

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Assist VP of Operations
• Responsible for creating a safe, collaborative, and high-performing work environment where employees thrive, and safety, quality, and productivity are equally prioritized.
• Provide unified leadership across all shifts and facilities, ensuring continuous improvements in safety, efficiency, capacity, cost, and quality to meet customer and business needs.
• Leading plant operations by planning, directing, and coordinating the transformation of raw materials into finished goods.
• Driving employee engagement, performance management, coaching, and development, while ensuring effective onboarding, training, and retention.
• Meeting customer commitments by upholding product quality standards and ensuring compliance with company policies and core values.
• Collecting and analyzing data to identify waste, improve processes, and optimize material utilization.
• Monitoring plant performance against goals and budgets, ensuring effective maintenance programs, and facilitating year-over-year operational improvements.

COMMUNITY:

• Relatively affordable cost of living: Overall living expenses are around 9% lower than the U.S. average, with housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation all generally cheaper.
• Plenty of outdoor & family amenities: There are over 80 parks, nearly 30 miles of bike paths, multiple public pools, museums, and nearby nature areas (Newton Hills, Good Earth) for recreation and family activities.
• Cultural & arts options: Sioux Falls offers live music, art installations (like SculptureWalk), local theaters, a growing restaurant scene, craft breweries, and community events, making downtown and neighborhood life engaging.
• Solid job market and healthcare: The city supports stable employment across industries and has strong medical facilities.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• 5S Methodology Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, with a background in sheet metal and welding manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, quality control, or manufacturing management.
• 10+ years of proven leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing flow, machine tool technology, quality assurance programs, and plant safety initiatives.
• Strong Communication Skills.

Contact:

Craig Libis

(605) 428-6150

[email protected]