Plant Manager
Gables Search Group · Indianapolis, IN · 3 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead all plant operations, including Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety
- Own plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and financial results
- Manage plant P&L, operating budgets, forecasting, capital expenditures, and cost improvement initiatives
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Establish and monitor KPIs that improve operational performance and accountability
- Coach, mentor, and develop leaders while fostering a culture of engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Partner with Sales, Engineering, Finance, HR, and executive leadership to support business objectives and customer expectations
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, regulatory requirements, and company safety standards
- Support long-term operational planning, capacity expansion, and strategic growth initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred
- Progressive manufacturing leadership experience with success leading plant operations
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing plant P&L, budgets, forecasting, and cost controls
- Proven track record improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and operational performance
- Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; IFS or Made2Manage experience is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
- Likely to be required to meet the eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance