Plant Director

A global leader in advanced materials manufacturing is seeking a Plant Director to lead operations at their Nashville, TN facility. This role is responsible for driving site performance across safety, quality, cost, and production while aligning with broader organizational strategy in a matrixed environment. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced operations professional with a strong background in process manufacturing. If this sounds like something you're interested in, apply today!

The Plant Director will be responsible for:

• Lead all site operations with full accountability for safety, quality, productivity, environmental compliance, and cost performance
• Own and execute the plant's operational plan in line with budget, forecast, and production targets
• Manage full P&L performance, including volume, sales, and EBITDA delivery
• Develop and maintain a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other internal teams
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and productivity initiatives across the site
• Develop, mentor, and lead the operations leadership team while fostering a positive and accountable culture
• Oversee capital planning, budgeting, and long-term operational strategy

The Plant Director should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or technical discipline preferred
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with prior plant leadership experience preferred
• Background in nonwovens, paper, converting, extrusion, or similar process-driven industries strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing a P&L and delivering operational performance improvements
• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and driving results
• Track record of continuous improvement and change management success
• Ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication and systems skills (Microsoft Office and ERP systems)
• Willingness to travel as needed (10-20%)