Automotive Plant Manager — Lean Ops Leader

Ainsley Search Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ainsley Search Group seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing operation in Ohio. The role requires strong leadership to drive safety, quality, delivery, and financial performance while developing a high-caliber leadership team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on plant leadership experience in automotive manufacturing, with a track record of implementing Lean principles and achieving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for plant operations
• Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership while building organizational bench strength
• Drive operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Establish and maintain a strong culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and operational best practices
• Manage plant financial performance, operating budgets, labor efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
• Maintain positive employee and labor relations
• Oversee customer quality performance, delivery commitments, and operational escalations
• Partner with engineering, quality, materials, and corporate leadership to execute business objectives
• Support new product launches, process improvements, and manufacturing optimization initiatives
• Drive inventory management, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Support facility growth and long-term operational planning

Job description

Ainsley Search Group seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing operation in Ohio. The role requires strong leadership to drive safety, quality, delivery, and financial performance while developing a high-caliber leadership team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on plant leadership experience in automotive manufacturing, with a track record of implementing Lean principles and achieving continuous improvement and operational excellence.