Plant Manager

Job Description: The Manufacturing Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and culture of the 1NL manufacturing operations, overseeing a site of approximately 250 associates with direct responsibility for 125 associates. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to the production and training teams to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals are consistently achieved while fostering a positive, engaged, and high-performing workforce. This position plays a critical role in advancing operational excellence, developing strong frontline leadership, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: This is an onsite position reporting to our manufacturing plant in New London, NC.

Key Responsibilities: Safety, Quality & Compliance Site & People Leadership Operational Excellence Strategy & Growth

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field preferred.7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success leading managers and frontline leaders in a production setting. Proven ability to build, develop, and sustain high-performing teams. Strong track record of meeting production, safety, quality, and cost objectives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing-related computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading multi-process manufacturing operations (e.g., PE, PVC, extrusion, or similar).Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience (Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar).Strong change management and communication skills.

Additional Information: Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $150,000 USD - $190,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan. At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates. Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

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