Plant Manager

Title Plant Manager EOE Statement Sunshine Minting is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Position Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of a fast-paced, high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role ensures uninterrupted operations across all shifts while driving safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and employee engagement. As the senior on-site leader, the Plant Manager aligns plant performance with business objectives and fosters a culture of accountability, urgency, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Operations & Production Lead and oversee fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, throughput, and consistency Ensure production plans meet customer demand, delivery targets, and inventory objectives Balance labor, materials, and equipment utilization across multiple shifts Drive consistent execution of standard work, escalation protocols, and shift handoffs Rapidly identify and remove constraints in a high-output manufacturing environment Prioritize meeting deadlines Work closely and collaboratively with all departments and with personnel at all levels Safety, Quality & Compliance Own site-wide safety performance and regulatory compliance Promote a proactive safety culture in a continuous-operation environment Ensure product quality meets internal specifications and customer requirements Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety, quality, or downtime events Maintain compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory audits Leadership & People Development Build and develop a leadership team capable of operating in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment Ensure strong supervision, communication, and engagement across all shifts Establish succession plans for critical operational roles Partner with HR on staffing, performance management, and employee relations Set clear expectations while reinforcing accountability, urgency, and teamwork Prioritize cross training and upskilling Promote employee engagement Continuous Improvement & Cost Management Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives Improve KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and cost per unit Lead kaizen events and structured problem-solving activities Develop and manage the plant operating budget Execute productivity, cost-reduction, and capacity-improvement initiatives Make recommendations for enhancements and improvements related to systems, personnel, policies and practices. Take ownership of labor costs and work to minimize overtime Maintenance & Reliability Ensure equipment reliability to support non-stop production Partner with Maintenance and Engineering on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies Support capital planning and equipment upgrades that improve safety and throughput Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Plant Manager Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location SMI Nevada This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now