Position Summary
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven individual to oversee all aspects of their Ohio-based union plant operations. This leadership role encompasses annual planning, execution, capital improvements, equipment and facility maintenance, and ensuring a safe working environment. The Plant Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership for plant operations and business functions.
- Review production schedules and monitor scrap rates, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Control and monitor expenses, researching strategies to reduce costs while optimizing workflow, safety, labor requirements, and material flow.
- Regularly communicate business and operational updates to all employees.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by rigorously applying the client’s business system principles across all operations.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through active employee engagement.
- Develop talent through performance management, succession planning, and continuous training in areas such as lean manufacturing, safety, technical skills, and adherence to processes.
- Collaborate with department managers to align plant goals with key performance indicators (KPIs) in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
- Evaluate labor, space, materials, and capital equipment needs; conduct cost analyses and calculate ROI for investments.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality supplies for production schedules.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineering principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, organize, and make informed decisions.
- Proven success in leading cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in Lean, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologies in a business systems environment.
- Ability to identify strategic opportunities and implement sustainable changes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost year-over-year.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and manufacturing ERP systems.
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred.
