Plant Manager Job at PEG Staffing & Recruiting, Gulfport, MS

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  • PEG Staffing & Recruiting
  • Gulfport, MS

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift, All shifts,

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