Plant Manager

Cleveland Gear Co Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Gear Co, a leader in high-quality gear manufacturing, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage production efficiency, and possess strong technical and managerial skills, ensuring top standards in production quality.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits package

401K Plan

Family atmosphere

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• 8-10 years proven work experience as a Plant Manager.
• Managerial and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operational performance in plant management and production.
• Develops and implements continuous improvement projects.
• Analyzes data to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Education

BS Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Related Field

Tools

Spreadsheet and word processing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cleveland Gear Co - Cleveland, OH

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Summary

CLEVELAND GEAR COMPANY

Cleveland Gear, a leading manufacturer of high-quality worm gearing, industrial speed reducers and customized gear drives, is currently seeking candidates for a Plant Manager. We are seeking energetic, highly motivated, and take-charge individuals who are seeking a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a well-established, profitable, and growing company.

So what's in it for you? Exceptional benefits package, 401K Plan, Family Atmosphere, and room for growth!

Here is how YOU would help benefit the team:

Summary:

Oversees Operational Performance in Plant Management, EHS, Production, and Operational Excellence to Maintain High Standards of Manufacturing Operations

Lead and/or Develop Continuous Improvement Projects to Drive Operational Excellence

Leads Operations Team in Developing Plans and Sets Direction to Ensure Company Remains Competitive Through Continuous Improvement, Lean and 5S Initiatives

Develop and implement processes to optimize manufacturing efficiency and quality.
Executes Organizational Change Efforts to Increase Site Production Volume and Sustain Employee Output, Engagement, and Morale

Analyze data and identify areas for improvement to reduce costs and improve productivity.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues.

Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to share best practices and promote a culture of quality.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Technical Skills – Must have direct knowledge of gear manufacturing processes such as hobbing, shaping and and gear grinding or metalworking. Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback. Keeps commitments;

Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans. Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands. Develops and implements cost saving measures;

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Qualifications

Qualifications

BS Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Related Field.

Proven Work Experience as a Plant Manager (8-10 Years).

Proven Managerial / Leadership Experience

Knowledge of Business and Management Principles in a Manufacturing Environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; preferably in mechanical engineering and eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience. Some educational requirements can be offset by experience in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and/or quality.

Requirements can be waived at company discretion.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skill

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Must be able to read engineering drawing dimensions and geometric dimensions and tolerances.

Computer Skills

Basic PC skills including spreadsheet and word processing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.