Dual-Site Plant Manager | Lean & Six Sigma Leader

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k matching

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Plant Manager to oversee operations at the Barberton, OH and Darien, WI facilities. You will drive production, safety, quality, and cost goals while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage a unionized workforce, ensure ISO 9000 compliance, and promote a culture of safety and accountability. This on-site role reports to the Director of Industrial Coatings Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing plant operations and large teams.
• Demonstrated track record in managing a unionized workforce and handling collective bargaining, grievances, and industrial relations.
• Experience in specialty materials manufacturing including microporous substrates, polymer films, membranes, or other engineered sheet products is highly desirable.
• Experience in phosgene-derived specialty chemical products is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics and ensure adherence to customer specifications
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA PSM and environmental regulations
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability across all teams
• Oversee quality control systems to meet ISO 9000 requirements
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement programs
• Improve and ensure production schedules meet customer delivery requirements
• Monitor indicators for throughput, scrap rates, and downtime; implement cost-saving measures
• Lead, coach, and guide development of plant staff to achieve performance goals.
• Foster a collaborative and performance culture
• Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs
• Identify opportunities for productivity and OEE improvements

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a Plant Manager to oversee operations at the Barberton, OH and Darien, WI facilities. You will drive production, safety, quality, and cost goals while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage a unionized workforce, ensure ISO 9000 compliance, and promote a culture of safety and accountability. This on-site role reports to the Director of Industrial Coatings Operations.