Plant Manager, Eastern Operations

Company:

Founded in 1965, Decore-ative Specialties is a lean manufacturer of custom cabinet components for the kitchen, bath, closet, garage, refacing, and home organization industries. Proudly serving the residential, commercial, and institutional cabinetry markets, Decore-ative Specialties is a privately held, family-owned business with a reputation of exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and operational excellence. Visit www.decore.com to learn more about our complete line of products and services.

Core Values:

Honest, Dependable & Do What is Right

Dedicated & Hardworking

Humble & Respectful to All

Own it & Make it Happen

Hungry to Learn & Grow

Thorough & Pursue Excellence

Summary:

Decore-ative Specialties is seeking an execution-focused Plant Manager and integrator to lead daily operations and drive results at one of our premier manufacturing facilities. You’ll manage all aspects of plant operations; Production, Quality, Purchasing, Facilities, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing, ensuring the plant delivers world-class quality and service to customers. If you’re a hands-on, data-driven leader who thrives in a high-accountability culture and is passionate about team development, this is your moment to make a lasting impact.

 

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience:

  • Five (5) years’ minimum experience in the woodworking and/or custom cabinets components industry, leading operations and manufacturing processes; management in a manufacturing environment and organization leadership
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or equivalent experience
  • Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff while embracing the EOS Operating System
    • Integrator focus as deduced from the EOS Crystallizer Assessment
  • Proven leadership who has led across multiple departments (i.e., Production, Production Detail, Quality, Purchasing, Facilities, Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing)
    • Production – Wood, RTF, Drawer Boxes, RTA-Cabinets, Finishing
  • Strong project management skills and experience with manufacturing operations
  • Analytical mindset that is comfortable with data analysis, pivot tables, financials, and performance metrics
  • Ability to identify areas of improvement using data
  • Mechanically inclined with understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Experience managing plant-level operations with full P&L ownership
  • Passion for people development and integration
  • Comfortable with occasional Saturday work
  • Not a job hopper and looking for career stability

Daily Focus:

  • Production Oversight – Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant to ensure efficiency and quality.
  • EOS-Integration – Implement and maintain EOS processes, tools, and methodologies across departments.
  • Cross-Functional Liaison – Serve as a bridge between manufacturing and EOS teams, ensuring alignment and communication.
  • Strategic Planning – Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute strategic goals and initiatives.
  • Performance Management – Monitor key metrics, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions to improve performance.
  • Resource Allocation – Manage resources, including staffing, equipment, and materials, to meet production and EOS goals.
  • Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.