Plant Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and shipping
• Lead a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Drive operational performance through KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and mentor plant leadership teams, supervisors, and production personnel
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment utilization, throughput, and overall profitability
• Ensure compliance with automotive customer requirements and quality standards
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to quality, delivery, and operational issues
• Manage plant budgets, labor planning, inventory control, and capital expenditure projects
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and waste reduction initiatives

Requirements

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with increasing responsibility
• Proven experience in needle punch nonwovens, textiles, engineered materials, or automotive interior products
• Demonstrated success leading multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Technical knowledge of needle punch, carding, cross-lapping, fiber blending, and finishing operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• Experience with automotive acoustical insulation, trunk liners, carpet systems, or headliners
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies

About the Company

SP Associates leads the production of high-quality needle-punched nonwoven products specifically designed for automotive applications.