Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Manager at our Youngstown, Ohio facility is responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations to achieve corporate goals through strong execution of our mission and vision. The Plant Manager is accountable for overall plant performance, including achieving near- and long-term KPIs and business objectives in a cost-effective way while ensuring strict alignment with health & safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role provides leadership through delegation to production and key supervisors, while also owning accountability for the facility operating in a safe, clean, and responsible manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Functional Leadership & Operational Excellence
  • Lead plant operations to deliver performance across safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost
  • Establish operating rhythms (daily/weekly/monthly) to monitor performance and drive corrective actions
  • Partner with shared services leaders including Quality, EH&S, Planning/Scheduling, Warranty, Customer Service, and Design to support both tactical execution and long-term strategy
  • Lead and coordinate internal and third-party resources for facility maintenance and uptime
• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
  • Execute company EH&S policies, procedures, training, and practices
  • Establish routine practices to support compliance with OSHA and all applicable standards
  • Maintain facility security and enforce responsible site practices
• Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methods
  • Deliver measurable improvements in:
    • Throughput & labor utilization via lean/six sigma execution and daily problem-solving
    • Material utilization & variance reduction through targeted improvement initiatives
  • Participate in and support PMO (Project Management Office) activities and improvement governance
• Production Planning & Customer Delivery
  • Execute the plant production plan and meet/exceed order fulfillment demands aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Ensure quality criteria are consistently met throughout production processes
  • Oversee facility, plant, and equipment maintenance to minimize downtime
• Budgeting & Financial Accountability
  • Own and manage the facility expense budget
  • Prepare, submit, and manage Capital Expenditure Requests / Projects (CERs) with measurable ROI
  • Drive Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) and Base Cost Productivity (BCP) initiatives by defining goals, tracking performance, and delivering results through completion
• Talent Management / People Leadership
  • Perform HR-related responsibilities aligned with company processes, including:
    • Salary administration and performance review processes based on annual headcount planning/budget
    • Staffing leadership: identify staffing needs, interview and recommend direct/indirect hires, and ensure cross-training readiness
    • Maintain an engaged and inclusive culture with proactive issue resolution
    • Support employee relations by partnering with HR to uphold company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
    • Build and maintain long-term succession plans and provide training/coaching to planned successors

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment, including:
  • 5+ years managing capital expenditures
  • 5+ years using Lean Six Sigma tools and methods
  • 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing plant leadership capacity
• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree (Engineering preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing experience (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred)
• Knowledge of basic accounting/finance principles and budgeting
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and employee relations
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • lead people and create accountability
  • make decisions and lead by example
  • read and interpret business reports, metrics, and KPIs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the company with employees, vendors, and customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 telehealth and wellness resources
• Personalized benefits advocacy and support
• Expert second opinions and access to leading specialists
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