Manufacturing Plant Manager

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Manager in Lebanon, OH. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and leading a high-performing team. An ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in manufacturing, including leadership roles. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing or machine shop operations.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations including Production and Engineering.
• Develop strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through high-quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining expertise

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Production planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Job description

Kelly Professional & Industrial provided pay range

This range is provided by Kelly Professional & Industrial. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Position Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced and results-oriented Manufacturing Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of our production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and leading a high-performing team to achieve production and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations, including Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Maintenance, Inventory/Shipping/Receiving, Quality, and Safety.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining high-quality standards and on-time delivery.
• Manage tooling order projects, including timelines, daily/weekly status updates, and shift/overtime planning.
• Lead equipment build projects by determining supply chain requirements, validating make/buy strategies, managing project timelines, and overseeing machine run-off and acceptance.
• Monitor production performance and profitability metrics, including EBITDA, gross margin, headcount, inventory levels, tooling price catalog, and supplier management.
• Conduct weekly KPI reviews and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports detailing operational performance, improvement initiatives, business development, challenges, and strategic recommendations for the parent company.
• Manage fixed costs and cash flow in line with corporate directives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Parts & Service, IT, and other cross-functional teams.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and develop plant staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors, customers, and corporate leadership.
• Oversee IT systems and infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing or machine shop operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with CNC machining and related technologies.
• Proven ability to manage plant operations and meet performance goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, ERP software, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of production planning, resource allocation, safety compliance, quality control, cost management, and operational best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-mix, small-series production environment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Management

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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401(k)

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