Plant Operations Manager

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Plant Operations Manager to contribute to the Terex Utilities Team. At Terex, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

As a Plant Operations Manager at Terex, based in Birmingham, AL, you will play a pivotal role in directing and managing all manufacturing operations to meet production schedules in a timely, cost-efficient, and safe manner while maintaining quality standards. This role oversees all aspects of site operations, ensuring the achievement of key objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. The Plant Operations Manager will establish a new site, build high-performing teams, and implement sustainable operational improvements to achieve S&OP targets and support the organization's short- and long-term objectives.

What you will do:

• Build and lead a high-performing team through recruitment, training, mentoring, accountability, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement best practices for systems, processes, operational execution, and benchmarking locations to optimize performance.
• Instill a strong safety and quality-focused culture from the outset, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and fostering environmental responsibility.
• Establish and maintain a management system to report on SQDCM metrics, driving daily manufacturing operations to meet customer requirements through quality assurance, continuous improvement, and timely delivery.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and meet productivity goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability at all levels by setting clear expectations, tracking performance against goals, and ensuring ownership of results to drive individual and team success.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance site performance, profitability, and long-term growth, including setting production/manufacturing objectives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Monitor quality standards, resolve operational challenges, and ensure customer satisfaction, including engagement with customers through first article inspections as needed.
• Plan and direct manufacturing priorities, oversee equipment performance, and implement measures to improve methods and quality.
• Manage budgetary performance, analyze key metrics, and implement initiatives to improve cost efficiency.
• Build and monitor KPIs, providing regular reports and developing contingency plans as needed to meet objectives.
• Direct department supervisors in executing responsibilities to meet production and shipping goals while adhering to quality standards.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing) or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 3 years in a Plant/Site Manager or equivalent role.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%; higher travel requirements during the first year.
• Experience with custom equipment installation and/or mounted on chassis.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on driving profitability and operational excellence.

The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $127,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Why Join Us:

We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm. Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued. We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way. We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role. If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.