Plant Manager

FP Filtration – A FilterPro USA Company

📍 Ocala, Florida

FP Filtration, a FilterPro USA company, manufactures high-volume air filtration products used by businesses across the Southeast and Midsouth United States.

Plant Manager Ocala FL

Our products serve an important purpose, and our customers rely on us to deliver them quickly and correctly.

FP Filtration is hiring a Plant Manager to lead our 45,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Ocala, Florida. This role will build and lead a team of 15–20 employees while improving production efficiency and supporting the growth of FilterPro USA across the Southeast. The Plant Manager has direct authority over production operations, hiring and training production staff, production scheduling, safety execution, and operational improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do:

You will lead the day-to-day operations of the Ocala manufacturing facility and ensure the team consistently delivers quality products to customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily production operations and ensure orders are completed efficiently
• Define production guidelines and ensure team members understand their goals
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain strong understanding of all operational processes and product flow
• Optimize plant layout and workflow to maximize efficiency

Team Leadership

• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor production team members
• Establish clear expectations and accountability across the team
• Develop redundancy and cross-training for all key positions
• Address employee concerns and manage interpersonal issues professionally

Production Planning

• Review and execute daily and weekly production schedules
• Ensure materials are available to meet production demand
• Coordinate with other departments to support operations

Inventory & Quality

• Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory
• Conduct cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records
• Perform daily quality checks and implement corrective actions when needed

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and enforce all safety standards
• Lead safety discussions and ensure compliance
• Collect and analyze production data to reduce waste and inefficiencies
• Identify and implement operational improvements

What We Are Looking For

The right candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside the team while also driving operational improvements.

Key qualifications include:

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or operations
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of personal accountability and ownership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Why Join FP Filtration

• Opportunity to lead and grow a manufacturing facility
• Work alongside experienced leadership and operations teams
• Be part of a company that values execution, teamwork, and customer service
• Real opportunity to make an impact from day one

This Job Is For You If:

• You enjoy building teams and improving processes, not just maintaining existing systems
• You are comfortable being hands-on in the plant, not managing from an office
• You take ownership of production, people, safety, and results
• You can lead a team of 15–20 people while improving operational efficiency

This Job Is NOT For You If:

• You prefer highly structured corporate environments with large support teams
• You are uncomfortable being accountable for production outcomes
• You prefer supervisory roles rather than operational leadership

A successful background check is required for this role.