Indianapolis Plant Manager - Lean Operations Leader

Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for an established manufacturing operation in Indianapolis.

The role demands hands-on, strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost while coordinating across multiple functions. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a strong Lean/CI background, and the ability to lead and develop managers while managing budgets and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing and/or plant operations.
• Experience leading and developing managers and frontline leadership.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related discipline preferred.
• Six Sigma, Lean or related continuous improvement certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for manufacturing and warehouse operations with accountability across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost (SQDIC).
• Lead, develop and hold accountable a team of functional leaders across the operation.
• Identify operational gaps and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Establish and utilize KPIs and daily management tools to improve plant performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Customer Service and other functions to support business objectives.
• Oversee production planning, inventory, warehouse/distribution and fulfillment activities.
• Manage operating budgets, cost controls and capital improvement initiatives.
• Support S&OP and capacity planning, particularly around seasonal production requirements.
• Build scalable processes and operating disciplines that position the facility for long-term success.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Job description

Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for an established manufacturing operation in Indianapolis.

The role demands hands-on, strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost while coordinating across multiple functions. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a strong Lean/CI background, and the ability to lead and develop managers while managing budgets and KPIs.