Rauch & Associates

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Role Overview This is a senior plant leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of a high-volume manufacturing operation. The plant is stable, well-run, and operating with strong momentum — this is not a turnaround. The leader in this role will have real autonomy to run the operation, develop leaders, and continue strengthening a people-first, accountability-driven culture within a structuredructured and well-resourced organization. Key Responsibilities • Own overall plant performance across safety, production, quality, maintenance, and cost • Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layer leadership team (managers, supervisors, frontline leaders) • Sustain and elevate a strong culture of accountability without fear • Drive disciplined daily execution while keeping long-term improvement in focus • Ensure consistent adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards • Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, engineering, and HR • Use data and KPIs to guide decisions while remaining highly visible on the floor • Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership and frontline teams • Own outcomes — good and bad — with transparency and integrity What Makes This Role Different • True plant ownership, not micromanagement • Strong foundation already in place — build forward, don’t clean up • Balance of stability and autonomy • High trust environment with clear expectations • Culture-focused leadership valued as much as operational results Required Background • Senior leadership experience in manufacturing operations • Experience in high-velocity, low-buffer environments • Proven track record developing leaders and sustaining culture change • Comfortable operating under constant production pressure • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a plant setting Industry background is flexible; operating rigor and leadership mindset matter more than sector. Required Skills • People development and coaching • Safety leadership and accountability • Operational discipline and execution • Continuous improvement mindset • Data-driven decision-making • Cross-functional leadership • Executive-level communication • Calm leadership under pressure • Cultural stewardship • Strong ownership mentality Ideal Candidate Profile This role is well-suited for someone who: • Wants ownership without chaos • Values developing people as much as hitting numbers • Is confident, grounded, and ego-free • Prefers substance over title-chasing • Is looking to build on something that’s already working