Manager Plant

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

The Plant Manager is responsible for overall plant operations. The Plant Manager has direct responsibility of the facility’s safety, quality, service, productivity, inventory, administrative, employee engagement, and financial performance. This is accomplished through leading, directing and managing the department managers and office staff. The Plant Manager is also responsible for employee development, staffing, project management and annual operating budget preparation and recommendations.  The Plant Manager works closely with EH&S, Network Optimization, Corporate Accounting, Human Resources, Freight Operations and others. The Plant Manager is responsible for developing the culture of the facility and successfully leading the operation by practicing ADS Core Values. This position provides leadership for the facility and sets goals and executes strategies to meet corporate and regional business objectives. The Plant Manager reports directly to the Regional Manufacturing Manager and at the executive level, to the VP of Pipe Manufacturing Operations.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees and maintain a safe working record. Administer proper safety practices and procedures
• Leads in a way that embraces and sustains positive and inclusive culture for all employees
• Oversee manufacturing operations. Meet or exceed, safety, quality, productivity, delivery and maintenance expectations
• Ensure excellent customer service through professional fleet partnerships, customer relations and proper inventory management
• Fosters an environment of learning by executing employee training programs that support career progression
• Prepare annual operating budgets for plant operations. Meet or exceed budget requirements
• Effectively manages staffing to correspond with demand levels
• Ensure proper management and inventory levels of all raw materials, fixed assets and finished goods
• Facilitate various operational programs and ensure plant compliance
• Prepare financial reports as needed for location performance
• Promotes appropriate communications with other ADS manufacturing facilities and departments
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES AND LIFE SAFETY PRINCIPLES
• Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs
• Ensure proper management of location’s purchases via the internal purchase order system or company credit card.
• Utilizes data to proactively solve or improve location performance
• Promote a positive and transparent work environment
• Embed the manufacturing strategy enabling standardization.
• Promote a Continuous Improvement Culture using LEAN concepts by practicing and supporting our Green Line Operating System

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Excellent leadership skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effectively leads change management
• Effectively problem solves in non-standardized environments
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
• Financial Acumen
• Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Strong analytical and judgement skills

Educational Requirements:

• 4-year Business/Technical degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing site leadership as the highest-level leader at the location

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be lifting heavy objects and must have the ability to lift 25 pounds
• Employee will be sitting for a specified amount of time and must have the ability to sit at a minimum for 8 hours

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.