Plant Manager - Mechanical Solutions and Service

Plant Manager – Mechanical Solutions and Service Lafayette, IN Do your best days involve solving problems and supporting your team? Can you balance operational excellence with exceptional customer service? Ready to take ownership and help shape what's next? Mechanical Solutions & Service, a division of Kirby Risk, provides motor repair, field services, machining, and mechanical solutions that help keep our customers operating. We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead a skilled team dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional service. This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to make a meaningful impact while helping drive the continued success of the operation! What You’ll Do As a Plant Manager In this role, you'll provide leadership across all Mechanical Solutions & Service operations, balancing customer needs, employee development, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll Lead all shop operations, including rewind, mechanical, machining, shipping/receiving, facilities maintenance, and customer service functionsDrive operational excellence by coordinating resources to meet quality, delivery, productivity, safety, and profitability objectivesDevelop, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) that support operational and financial performanceManage plant budgets, forecasts, expenses, and profit-and-loss performance to achieve business objectivesLead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, employee development, and succession planning effortsPromote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring OSHA and ISO complianceServe as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders, helping resolve complex operational and customer issuesPartner with sales and customer service teams to support business growth, customer retention, and new project opportunitiesDrive process improvements, capacity planning, and workforce optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and service deliveryRepresent Kirby Risk with professionalism in every customer and vendor interaction What Makes You a Great Fit Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or 5+ years relevant work experience4+ years of production management, plant management, or equivalent operational leadership experienceExperience within manufacturing, industrial operations, or production environmentsElectrical and/or mechanical aptitude preferredAbility to handle multiple priorities simultaneously while effectively meeting deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and organizationStrong interpersonal, leadership, team building, and customer contact skillsExcellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skillsProven success leading teams and developing employeesAbility to speak and listen effectively in various situations, from one-on-one to presenting to large groupsFlexibility to support multi-shift operationAbility to lead by example, promote morale, and foster teamworkAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationDemonstrates computer skills and aptitude; Microsoft Office preferredGoal-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement What To Expect In This Role Ability to lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs.Sit or stand for extended periods of timeWalk Shop floor Ability to perform essential functions of this onsite role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels to include high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, robotics, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversationsWhile performing in this environment the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrationMaintains strong situational awareness, with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changing environments and conditionsAbility to differentiate colors, sounds, and pitchesTalk or hear, both in person and by telephoneThis position will be working in an office environment, utilizing typical office equipmentOccasional travel required Schedule: Monday–Friday Why Kirby Risk? Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency. When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a company where you can build a career. Benefits That Work For You We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future: Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insuranceLife insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramsTuition reimbursement & on-the-job training401(k) with company match & Profit SharingPaid Time Off (PTO) Apply today and help shape the future of Kirby Risk Mechanical Solutions and Service. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application. Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/ A Safe Workplace is a Drug-Free Workplace