
Plant Manager
Steelcase
The Role
Overview
Lead large-scale manufacturing plant operations and drive transformational change.
Key Responsibilities
- operations management
- process automation
- process optimization
- cross‑functional collaboration
- facility management
- quality oversight
Tasks
-Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill. -Spending time across all shifts to assess operations and identify areas for improvement -Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued — and living it out every day. -Building strong relationships with cross-functional teams to understand product flows and leadership dynamics -Leading day-to-day operations while supporting transformational change across the plant -Driving continuous improvement and modernization initiatives, including automation and process optimization -Managing a large-scale, complex facility with 600+ employees and 200+ product lines -Overseeing functional groups such as engineering, quality, operations, and materials
Requirements
- metal fabrication
- sap
- erp
- lean
- bachelor's
- leadership
What You Bring
-Demonstrated experience managing teams of 100+ employees across multiple shifts -Experience in metal fabrication or similar manufacturing environments -Understanding ERP systems and Lean manufacturing principles to align information and material flows -Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Lean manufacturing principles -Ability to navigate complexity and drive operational improvements -Strong leadership and communication skills across diverse teams and shifts -Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field -Familiarity with ERP systems and how they support operational efficiency -Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles -8+ years of experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations -Proven ability to lead in complex environments with high SKU/product variability -Flexibility to work variable hours and spend time across all shifts as needed
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Benefits
-Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work.
The Company
About Steelcase
-Focus on creating innovative workplace solutions that improve collaboration and productivity. -Transformed into a leader in office furniture design. -Specializes in crafting solutions for commercial and residential environments, offering everything from office furniture to complete workspace solutions. -Worked on projects with major organizations to redesign offices that foster creativity, flexibility, and well-being. -Known for cutting-edge research and development, driving innovation in the furniture and workspace design industry. -Approach combines design thinking with deep insights into how people interact in work environments. -Products characterized by ergonomic designs, sustainability, and attention to user-centric functionality. -Delivers tailored solutions to businesses across multiple sectors through a global network. -Constantly experimenting with new materials and technologies to stay ahead in the evolving workplace landscape.
Sector Specialisms
Office
Workplace
Learning
Health
Residential
Commercial
Furniture
Architectural
Sustainable Workplace
Workplace Surveys
Facilities Management
Furniture Procurement
