Job Details

Plant Manager

$90-125k/year plus bonus

Wichita, KS

Position Summary

The Plant Manager will be responsible for all day-to-day manufacturing operations at the

Wichita facility, with a clear focus on safety, quality, efficiency, profitability, and on-time

delivery. This role leads production, maintenance, and materials management while driving

continuous improvement and Lean practices. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can build a culture, develop people, optimize processes, and maintain disciplined operational systems—all in support of our mission to provide quality, affordable housing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Production Management

• Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing activities, including production, maintenance, and material management.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve production targets and consistently meet customer demand.
• Optimize plant capacity and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Help maintain standardized costing models and adjust them as real costs become known and normalized, ensuring accurate production economics.
• Stay aware of anticipated demand levels and make staffing adjustments to optimize labor productivity and efficiency.
• Remain aligned with budget and forecast expectations, continually striving to achieve targeted profitability and financial outcomes.
• Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve workflow.
• Develop flexible systems and processes that adapt to periodic changes between product lines and customer demand, including production scheduling and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

2. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, train, and manage direct reports such as supervisors, production leads, and production staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment that promotes high morale, accountability, and engagement.
• Address and resolve employee issues and grievances fairly and consistently.
• Partner with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Administrative Officer to:
• Assess talent and staffing needs
• Develop training programs and support career paths
• Enable employee growth and contribution to the mission of providing quality, affordable housing

3. Maintenance, Equipment & Inventory

• Oversee plant maintenance, including preventive maintenance programs that minimize unplanned downtime.
• Ensure equipment reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventory to support production schedules and shipping requirements.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams on material planning, purchasing, and supplier performance.
• Maintain inventory systems that are current, accurate, well-controlled, and actively useful in managing and improving the business.
• Support accurate inventory records, cycle counts, and material-usage reporting.

4. Quality, Safety & Culture

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to safety procedures and standards.
• Ensure that PCH homes are built to exacting quality standards that meet or exceed traditional home construction and PCH's structural/weather-resistance expectations.
• Promote a culture of problem solving, ownership, teamwork, and respect across the plant.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives to reduce defects, enhance processes, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with the Field Operations Manager to create a seamless and exciting customer experience—recognizing that building a new home is one of the most meaningful moments in a family's life. Embrace our role as a trusted partner and help deliver an experience that exceeds expectations while fully recovering costs and achieving appropriate returns.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role (Plant Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, or similar).
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid understanding of maintenance management, inventory control, and material flow.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using KPIs and data to drive decisions.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across departments and all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading teams in fast-paced environments.

Preferred

• Experience in modular home manufacturing, construction-related manufacturing, or building products.
• Familiarity with quality systems and safety programs.
• Experience in a start-up or new-facility launch environment.