• 50-year old custom manufacturing company.
• Offices located in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Mississippi, and an affiliate in China
• More than 450 employees
• Annual sales of $50 million

• Performance based bonus after one full year of employment
• Blue Choice medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, eight paid holidays, and 401(k) plan
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

People love living in this city for its genuine hospitality, and positive economic climate. Current residents and newcomers alike enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, excellent health care services, and a safe, congenial living environment. The school district provides high-quality educational opportunities for public school students throughout Winston County. There are reputable universities nearby, such as, East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi, Starkville, Mississippi State University, and in Columbus, the Mississippi. The Tombigbee National Forest in the northern portion of the county provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, as does Lake Tiak-OKhata, the Noxubee Wildlife Refuge, and Legion State Park.

The Plant Manager will manage all plant operations to include office administration, production, shipping and receiving, quality, safety, and other related areas.

• Develop and administer plant budget, while minimizing labor, overtime premium, freight, repair and other expenses.
• Provide direction, leadership, and development opportunities to all associates to ensure customer satisfaction and company sustainability.
• Establish, monitor, and improve overall plant performance and profitability.
• Maintain and improve existing plant facilities and equipment.
• Implement and oversee training, preventative maintenance, and safety programs.

• Bachelors in Engineering, or other related field, preferred
• 8+ years of plant and production management experience in a labor-intensive manufacturing environment.
• Background in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Expertise with value stream mapping and LEAN manufacturing principles.