Assistant Plant Manager

Hohman Plating; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in plated coatings is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join their team in Dayton, Ohio. This role involves leading daily production operations, supervising teams, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers growth potential and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401K match

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics.
• Certification in Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations across production and shipping & receiving.
• Directly supervise the Production Manager and Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.
• Drive production execution and schedule adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is a leading service provider for plated coatings. We serve a diversified customer base including aerospace, medical, large equipment and more. In business since 1918, we are seeking long-term employees to join our team. Conveniently located one mile north of downtown Dayton. Hohman Plating offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Life, 401K match, Bonus and more.

Summary Of Job

We are seeking a driven and experienced Assistant Plant Manager to lead daily production operations of (4) Product Focused Teams, and shipping/receiving, in a high-mix, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and results-oriented, focused on ensuring the efficient and effective execution of daily operations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Assistant Plant Manager will work closely with Engineering, Quality and other support teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. The position reports to the Plant Manager and offers a growth path to full operations leadership.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operations across production and shipping & receiving, ensuring performance meets safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Directly supervise the Production Manager and Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
• Drive production execution and schedule adherence, identifying and eliminating roadblocks to maximize throughput and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality other support departments to resolve technical or process issues affecting production.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor operational performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a high-performance culture through leadership, communication, and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Lead daily operations meetings and communicate expectations and progress clearly across all shifts.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools and problem-solving techniques to reduce waste and improve operational flow.
• Support new product launches and changes with effective planning and resource allocation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of production or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or industrial coatings.
• Proven leadership experience managing frontline leaders and cross-functional production teams.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, logistics, and production scheduling.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and influence at all levels.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and performance tracking tools.
• Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, or other industry standards is beneficial.
  
  

DESIRED SKILLS: Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred) or similar process improvement methods, experience with plating technologies or metal finishing operations is a plus. Familiarity with quality systems and engineering change processes.

CAREER PATH: This position provides significant growth potential, with a career path to the Plant Manager role. In that role, the individual will oversee all operations, including Production, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dangerous chemicals, including exposure to fumes or airborne particles below OSHA permissible limits. Frequently exposed to high heat and humid conditions. Employee will be frequently exposed to loud sounds, below the OSHA permissible limits.

Hohman Plating, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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