Plant Manager
Company Profile:
Located in the heart of Central Minnesota, Virnig Manufacturing has been designing and producing skid steer loader attachments since 1989. From engineering and cutting raw materials to machining, welding and painting the finished product, all steps of the manufacturing process are done in-house. Today, the family-owned and operated business has grown into a premium attachment manufacturer supplying North America and beyond. By integrating the latest manufacturing technologies and using top-of-the-line materials, Virnig has distinguished themselves as a cut above the rest in the manufacturing industry.
What sets us apart? Our people! We’re a safety-first team that values integrity, collaboration, and doing what’s right – always. People make the difference here, and we believe in standing behind our work while making a positive impact every day.
Why Virnig?
- Generous PTO: Includes vacation, personal, and sick time, plus paid holidays.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, plus more.
- 401k Match: Employer matching up to 4%.
About the Role:
The Plant Manager leads operations at our Pikeville, TN facility. This position is critical to achieving production goals and maintaining a high-performing, efficient, and collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a passion for developing people and driving operational success.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide leadership and direction to all plant employees, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, planning, and assigning work, evaluating performance, rewarding and discipling staff, and addressing and resolving issues.
- Ensure production goals are met by overseeing daily operations, coordinating schedules, optimizing workflow, and shipping on time.
- Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Provide ongoing coaching, training, and mentorship to develop team members and build future leaders.
- Monitor plant performance using key metrics; analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to support production planning, inventory control, new product development, customer satisfaction, and company-wide goals.
- Participate in strategic planning, capital spending, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Meet monthly budgeting obligations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field desired. High school diploma required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in management, preferably in construction equipment or manufacturing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Skills and Competencies:
- Leadership & Team Management: Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and support a high-performing workforce.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze data and use insights to inform decisions, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Representing the organization to customers and other external sources.
- Active Listening: Demonstrates strong listening skills by attentively engaging with others.
- Communicating with Team Members, and Co-Workers: Providing information to team members and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, virtually, or in person.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Gathering Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously while keeping deadlines at the forefront.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to move about between offices and attend meetings which may include ascending or descending stairs.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone using the English language.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, copier, and printer with precision and efficiency.
Pay: $95,000-$125,000/Year
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about delivering excellence, building relationships, and being part of a values-driven culture, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey with Virnig!
VIRNIG MANUFACTURING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, military service, veteran status, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the Company.