About Us
American Wire Works is a responsive, customer-focused supplier of wire and wire products, serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, naval defense, insulation distribution, and general manufacturing. We offer value-added services such as wire cutting, packaging, forming, labeling, and custom spooling—all backed by deep inventory and fast turnaround.
Position Overview
We are seeking a practical, process-driven Plant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our wire processing and fulfillment facility. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on leadership position, thrives in a small business environment, and brings strong organizational skills to help manage people, equipment, and workflow as we grow.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
•Lead, schedule, and coach the production team (cutting, forming, packaging, spooling, labeling, shipping).
•Set expectations and create accountability around daily output, quality, and safety.
Operations & Fulfillment
•Manage all aspects of order fulfillment—including wire spooling, cutting-to-length, packaging in custom forms (spools, coils, serv-paks), and labeling.
•Ensure that jobs are processed accurately and on time according to customer specifications.
•Reduce downtime and optimize throughput by improving layouts, changeover times, and material flow.
Equipment & Maintenance
•Oversee safe use and basic maintenance of shop equipment (spoolers, wire cutters, banding stations, forklifts, etc.).
•Make modifications, as needed, to equipment to improve throughput and performance.
•Provide service and repairs to equipment to minimize disruptions.
Quality & Safety
•Ensure all products meet customer and internal quality standards.
•Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant work environment.
•Reinforce use of PPE and safe material handling practices.
Materials & Inventory
•Coordinate raw wire pulls and material staging with the warehouse team and purchasing.
•Monitor supply levels for packaging materials, labels, tags, and hardware.
•Support cycle counting and basic inventory controls.
Collaboration & Communication
•Work closely with Sales and Customer Service to align daily priorities.
•Provide input on production labor estimates, throughput targets, and improvement ideas.
Qualifications
•5+ years in operations or plant leadership in a manufacturing, wire, or distribution environment.
•Experience with wire, fasteners, small-parts packaging, or similar product types preferred.
•Strong floor-level management skills—capable of leading by example.
•Working knowledge of lean principles, safety protocols, and warehouse best practices.
•Comfortable using Excel, basic shop floor systems, and other computer tools.
Compensation & Benefits
•Competitive salary based on experience
•Performance-based bonus opportunity
•Paid time off, company holidays, and IRA match
•Growth path within a fast-moving, quality-focused business
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person