Plant Manager

Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

Our benefits include:

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Free on-site Health Care Facility

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Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!

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Virtual Medical Services

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Fertility and adoption benefits

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401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)

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Paid parental leave

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Paid family leave

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Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)

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Company paid life insurance

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Paid Holidays

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Vacation

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Plus, more!

Growth opportunities are available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role:

The Plant Manager leads all aspects of the Shelbyville manufacturing operation. This role is accountable for a safe, engaged and high-performing workplace, delivering quality, efficiency and sustainable business results through servant leadership, continuous improvement and disciplined execution.

What You'll Do:

Leadership, People and Culture

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Lead plant operations with employee safety, quality, engagement and performance as core priorities.

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Build an inclusive, accountable and high-performing culture through visible leadership, coaching, recognition and clear communication.

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Recruit, develop and retain strong leaders and teams; support succession planning and career development.

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Partner with HR, Marketing and local stakeholders to strengthen Knauf’s reputation in the community.

Safety and Compliance

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Maintain a proactive health, safety and environmental culture focused on preventing incidents and reducing risk.

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Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state and local requirements.

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Lead safety audits, risk assessments, training and behavioural safety initiatives.

Operational Excellence

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Deliver plant targets for safety, quality, output, OEE, cost and service.

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Manage operating budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and present performance recommendations to senior leadership.

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Maintain plant equipment and property to support safe, reliable and economical operations.

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Apply Lean, Six Sigma and world-class manufacturing practices to improve performance and eliminate waste.

Business Leadership

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Use operational and financial data to set priorities, solve problems and deliver strategic plans.

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Monitor market and industry trends to anticipate risks and opportunities.

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Lead change effectively, align teams to business objectives and communicate decisions clearly.

What You'll Need:

Education and Experience

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

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Five to ten years’ leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Experience in a union environment preferred.

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Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methods.

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Heavy industrial manufacturing experience required; building and construction industry experience preferred.

Skills and Capabilities

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Strong leadership, coaching, employee-relations and talent-development skills.

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Sound judgement, analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making capability.

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Clear communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

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Working knowledge of budgets, financial performance measures and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

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Knowledge of insulation manufacturing products and processes is preferred.