Hands-On Plant Manager – Lean Ops & Safety

Leoforce; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Leoforce in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily operations across print, paint, CNC, assembly, shipping, and logistics. You will coach supervisors, drive safety and Continuous Improvement, and partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain and Finance on made-to-order projects.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, building strong teams, improving safety, quality, delivery and costs while leveraging ERP data to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Plant Manager experience and 10+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience overseeing multiple production departments.
• Proven improvements in safety, quality, productivity and costs.
• Lean manufacturing and OSHA knowledge.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations, set department priorities, schedules and staffing.
• Coach and develop supervisors; build an engaged, accountable team.
• Maintain visible floor presence and strong relationships at all levels.
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance through training and audits.
• Improve quality, delivery, productivity and cost metrics.
• Reduce bottlenecks via Lean tools and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Engineering, PM, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Manage labor, materials, equipment and manufacturing expenses.
• Use ERP data to guide decisions and maintain procedures.
• Support hiring, training and retention across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Excel

Staff development

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or related

Tools

Epicor ERP

Smartsheet

Job description

Leoforce in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily operations across print, paint, CNC, assembly, shipping, and logistics. You will coach supervisors, drive safety and Continuous Improvement, and partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain and Finance on made-to-order projects.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, building strong teams, improving safety, quality, delivery and costs while leveraging ERP data to guide decisions.