Plant Manager
Company: Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
We are searching for a strong leader to fill the open position
of Plant Manager at our Jonesboro, AR facility! We welcome your
business leadership and people leadership and drive to excellence.
Join our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good
of All. What you'll do: Manage the day-to-day direction of the
plant operations leadership team, including superintendents,
foremen, and supervisors Establish functional business plans and
technical project objectives to meet the short- and long- term
goals of a production organization Exercise supervision with
respect to production volume, cost and quality of production;
meeting production and delivery dates Direct auxiliary functions
within a plant to support manufacturing operations: material
control, tooling engineering, estimating, purchasing (MRO) Monitor
performance and implement corrective actions to maintain momentum
Align plant strategies with Trinity’s broader vision, delivering
clarity, focus, and results Build and refine systems that elevate
productivity, track key metrics, and maximize ROI Interpret
blueprints and production drawings to design cost effective,
quality-driven workflows Maintain responsibility for maintenance of
plant and production facilities, including corrective actions and
preventative maintenance program Forecast labor requirements and
recommends equipment and layout changes Recommend changes in
production methods or material handling procedures Maintain
compliance with Company policies, safety standards and good
housekeeping practices Work with QA team to ensure that products
meet customer standards and specifications What you'll need: A
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience 7 years of
hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and production
environments Must have prior experience in a Plant manager role and
proven leadership skills promoting team engagement 5 years driving
continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing settings Prior
railcar manufacturing, repair and/or maintenance experience highly
preferred Prior ownership of production output and production
planning to ensure smooth and efficient operations Ability to
communicate with clarity and confidence across all levels of the
organization Demonstrated leadership in creation of a plant
environment that supports the community as a vital neighbor
$160,000 - $190,000 a year 25% annual bonus target and also
eligible for long term incentive EOE Our company and its subsidiary
or affiliated companies (hereinafter “Trinity”) are committed to
equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to consider
candidates for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national
origin, disability, or veteran status. We may use artificial
intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process,
such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing
responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not
replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made
by humans. If you would like more information about how your data
is processed, please contact us.
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