Plant Manager

Jobot; Canal Winchester (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastic components for the automotive industry seeks an accomplished Plant Manager. This role emphasizes leadership and transformative abilities in a fast-paced, tier-one automotive environment, ensuring safety and performance objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Experience in managing large teams and driving operational excellence is essential.

Benefits

Strong compensation and benefits

Great work environment and company culture

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive plant leadership experience.
• 10+ years of management experience in high-output manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead cultural transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a plant team of nearly 300.
• Manage daily plant operations and compliance with quality standards.
• Oversee staffing, training needs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Job details

Transformational Plant Manager Needed for Fast-Paced, Reputable Automotive Manufacturing Leader!

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Salary $150,000 - $180,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a global leader in plastic components for the automotive industry since 1967, we thrive on innovation and efficiency, serving diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and home appliances. With a strong emphasis on research, design, and manufacturing excellence, we consistently deliver custom injection molded components that set industry standards. Our dedicated team enjoys a supportive work environment that fosters growth and values employee contributions, ensuring our continued success and recognition as a leader in plastic automotive components.

Over the past few years, we've embraced a cultural evolution, shifting toward human-centered leadership, open dialogue, and team-wide empowerment. This is more than a Plant Manager role; it’s a mission to lead with purpose, drive culture, and build lasting engagement in a 24/7 tier-one automotive environment.



Why join us?

• Strong compensation and benefits
• Amazing team, work environment, and company culture
• Great vertical mobility and career growth potential!
  
  

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a plant team of nearly 300, ensuring safety, quality, and performance targets are met
• Champion a culture of respect, communication, and cross-functional collaboration in line with our ABCD and WH2 leadership principles
• Proactively manage daily plant operations with a firm but fair leadership style
• Build alignment between departments and foster a "connector" mindset that prevents silos and drives solutions
• Guide leadership development and hands-on coaching of Unit Managers and staff
• Maintain compliance with TS16949 quality standards and environmental regulations
• Oversee staffing, training needs, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with corporate leadership on strategic direction, reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing
• Serve as a key figure in plant-wide employee engagement and retention strategy
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of automotive plant leadership experience
• 10+ years of management experience in a high-output manufacturing setting
• Proven ability to lead cultural transformation and build high-performing teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel, particularly during the first month to shadow senior leadership
  
  

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Background in Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and employee engagement strategies
• Exposure to multi-site operations or plant turnarounds
• Human development training or coaching credential
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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