Plant Leader – Automotive Manufacturing

Toledo-Tool-&-Die-Compan; Pioneer (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

401k

Full benefits

Job summary

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Plant Manager in Pioneer, Ohio to lead the automotive manufacturing facility, overseeing stamping, assembly, and related processes. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost targets, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for budgets and cross-functional leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of progressive manufacturing experience, at least 5 in leadership, and a strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, and IATF16949/ISO standards, plus a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role; automotive stamping or metal-forming experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing large teams, complex manufacturing operations, and high-volume production environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of automotive quality systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for plant operations across stamping presses, assembly, and related processes.
• Establish and execute plant strategies focused on safety, customer satisfaction, financial targets, operational efficiency, and workforce development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to drive ownership and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards while promoting a world-class safety culture.
• Oversee adherence to IATF 16949, ISO, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality standards; collaborate with Quality to address issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP/Oracle/Plex/QAD ERP/MES

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Plant Manager in Pioneer, Ohio to lead the automotive manufacturing facility, overseeing stamping, assembly, and related processes. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost targets, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for budgets and cross-functional leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of progressive manufacturing experience, at least 5 in leadership, and a strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, and IATF16949/ISO standards, plus a