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Title: Plant Director

Location: Reading, PA area

An industry-leading manufacturer is seeking a Plant Director to lead one of its largest and most strategic production facilities. This is a high-visibility leadership role with executive support and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational and cultural transformation.

What You’ll Lead:

• Full site responsibility for safety, quality, production, maintenance, engineering, and financial performance
• Lead approximately 200 employees with 7-10 direct reports, including Operations Managers and site leadership
• Own a large operating budget while driving efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Build accountability, strengthen leadership, and create a high-performance culture
• Partner with corporate leadership on strategic initiatives and operational excellence

About the Operation:

• High-volume, 24/7 manufacturing facility
• Four production lines, modern facility
• Significant visibility within the manufacturing network and strong executive support
• SAP upgrade planned with continued investment in operational excellence

What Success Looks Like:

• Build a strong, accountable leadership team
• Improve shift execution, maintenance planning, and operational discipline
• Increase reliability while consistently exceeding production targets
• Drive a culture centered on ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement
• Provide long-term leadership stability for a strategically important facility

Ideal Background:

• 5+ years as a Plant Manager or Plant Director in a high-volume manufacturing environment