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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Plant Manager - Plywood

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGurdon, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three or more years of experience leading manufacturing operations, including ownership of safety, production, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement in a complex operating environment.
  • Experience leading and managing direct reports, including identifying talent gaps, coaching and development, performance feedback, and incentive alignment.
  • Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety management systems, risk assessment and mitigation, and project planning and execution.
  • Ability and commitment to work safely while promoting and enforcing safe work practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, lead, and mentor Principled Entrepreneurs to drive engagement, accountability, and long-term value creation through a Principle-Based Management culture.
  • Lead the overall operation of the facility, from receipt of raw materials through shipment of finished plywood to market.
  • Demonstrate personal ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety performance by building systems, leadership behaviors, and organizational capability that drive an injury-free and environmentally compliant workplace.
  • Advance disciplined operations to exceed expectations for production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate, fiber recovery, quality, and financial performance.
  • Lead and sustain transformational change initiatives that improve safety, reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
  • Lead profitable change initiatives that strengthen operational performance and deliver long-term business value.
  • Own facility financial performance, including operating expense management, capital investment decisions, and financial trade-offs aligned with business objectives.
  • Formulate and execute business improvement strategies that deliver measurable operational and financial results.
  • Provide clear direction and priorities to ensure successful execution of workflow processes across the facility.
  • Build an advantaged talent position by selecting, developing, and leading a high-performing leadership team that works collaboratively to achieve facility objectives.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with peers across operations, procurement, sales, accounting, human resources, engineering, and other support capabilities.
  • Ensure the facility complies with all applicable company policies and state, federal, and local regulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or more years of progressive leadership experience in a wood products manufacturing facility in one or more of the following roles: Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Plant Superintendent, Reliability or Maintenance Manager, or an equivalent leadership position.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Wood Science.
  • Experience leading or supporting large capital engineering or management projects.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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