Job Summary Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical and sterile manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Plant Manager to lead critical manufacturing operations in a highly regulated production environment. The Senior Plant Manager is responsible for driving operational performance across safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and productivity while leading manufacturing supervisors and frontline teams. In this role, the Senior Plant Manager will build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement while ensuring production goals are consistently achieved in a fast-paced environment.
The Senior Plant Manager will partner closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and Site Leadership to resolve operational challenges, improve manufacturing performance, and ensure efficient execution of production schedules. This role requires a hands-on leadership approach to remove operational barriers, develop supervisors, and maintain continuous production flow while meeting all regulatory and quality standards.
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and production targets are met
Manage and develop manufacturing supervisors and frontline teams
Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining high-quality standards
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor KPIs and use data to improve productivity, efficiency, and compliance
Remove operational barriers and resolve production issues quickly
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, etc.)
Support workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, and training initiatives
Coach and develop leaders to strengthen team performance and engagement
Prepare and present operational performance updates to senior leadership
Adjust resources and priorities to maintain production continuity
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred
8+ years of manufacturing operations experience in a regulated environment
3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and manufacturing teams
Experience leading workforce planning, KPIs, and operational performance improvement
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Experience in regulated industries (pharma, biologics, sterile injectables, med device, food/bev, etc) preferred
Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and compliance standards preferred
Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to coach and influence teams
Experience with production systems and Microsoft Excel required
10+ years of leadership and 40+ indirect reports preferred
Experience in high-growth or complex manufacturing environments preferred
Benefits This role offers a salary range of $113,500 to $181,000, along with a 10%–12% shift differential depending on the assigned schedule. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may also be available for qualified candidates. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is provided starting on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA/HSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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EEO Notice Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.