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.