Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Title:

Plant Manager

Location:

Bentley Welding, Inc. – Greeley, Colorado

Department:

Operations

Reports To:

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Company Overview

Bentley Welding, Inc. (BWI) is a premier steel fabrication company specializing in AWS and ASME code production and manufacturing. With a strong reputation for quality and safety, BWI serves a variety of industrial markets, delivering complex fabricated products on time and within budget. We are committed to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and building a culture of safety and accountability.

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations at Bentley Welding’s Greeley, Colorado facility. This role ensures production excellence through the

four most critical priorities—Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, and On-Budget performance (in that order).

The Plant Manager will not be task-oriented, but instead will focus on developing processes, driving accountability among production managers, and ensuring efficient utilization of people, systems, and resources.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in steel fabrication operations, lean manufacturing, and ERP-driven scheduling and job labor tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Accountability

- Lead, mentor, and hold production managers accountable for achieving company goals.

- Foster a culture of

safety-first

, continuous improvement, and ownership.

- Conduct daily Gemba walks and production meetings to ensure alignment with company standards.

Operational Excellence

- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and maximize throughput.

- Utilize the ERP system for scheduling, job tracking, labor management, and real-time decision-making.

- Ensure efficient planning and resource allocation to meet customer demand.

Safety & Quality

- Enforce strict adherence to all safety policies, OSHA regulations, and company procedures.

- Promote a

“Zero Accidents, Zero Defects”

mindset across the facility.

- Oversee quality assurance systems to maintain AWS and ASME compliance.

Performance & Delivery

- Maintain accountability for

on-time and on-budget delivery

of all projects.

- Track and report KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Labor Utilization).

- Collaborate with scheduling, procurement, and quality control to eliminate bottlenecks.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field (preferred). Equivalent work experience accepted.

- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in steel fabrication.

- Strong knowledge of

AWS and ASME fabrication standards.

- Proven success in implementing

lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S programs.

- Hands-on experience with

ERP/MRP systems

for scheduling, labor tracking, and production control.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

- Strong financial acumen—experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiency.

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

1. Safety

– Zero accidents, proactive hazard mitigation, strong safety culture.

2. Quality

– Consistent compliance with AWS/ASME standards, minimal rework.

3. On-Time Delivery

– Meeting or exceeding customer deadlines and schedules.

4. On-Budget Delivery

– Jobs completed within or below planned labor and cost.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience.

- Performance-based incentives tied to KPI achievement.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Retirement plan with company match.

- Paid time off and holidays.