Plant Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal forming and steel industry seeks a Plant Manager to oversee manufacturing operations. The role involves ensuring safety, production efficiency, and high-quality output while managing a team. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in heavy manufacturing and a strong understanding of lean methodologies. Join a committed team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of management experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MRO business.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing operations through functional supervisors.
• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety efforts.
• Implement lean programs to improve safety and quality.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CNC

Boring Mills

Lathes

Job description

Enprotech Industrial Technologies is a team of passionate people, with can-do attitudes who act safely and with urgency and passion to provide high value and innovative solutions to our customers. We are the largest supplier of repair, rebuilding, and field services for the metal forming and steel industry in North America. Our facilities are equipped to provide our customers with exceptional engineering, machining, welding, fabrication, and machine assembly and disassembly capabilities.

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

The Plant Manager will direct manufacturing operations through a team of functional supervisors and group leaders. Responsible for the P&L, management, and leadership of all plant operations to ensure a safe work environment, production goals & efficiencies, high-quality products, and increasing levels of customer and team member satisfaction.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

1. Lead the Environmental, Health & Safety efforts to ensure complete adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies. Lead plant EHS continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Implement lean programs throughout the manufacturing site to improve safety, quality, schedule attainment, efficiencies, and customer satisfaction.
3. Identify and eliminate waste using lean tools across all manufacturing processes.
4. Develop and implement a TPM program to support manufacturing equipment and machinery.
5. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team member involvement aligned with the company's Core Values and Leadership Traits.
6. Provide leadership for team member relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
7. Use root cause analysis, countermeasures, and verification techniques for problem-solving leadership.
8. Execute daily/weekly/monthly production plans to support on-time delivery and financial metrics.
9. Develop KPIs for all departments within the production environment.
10. Manage processes that support metrics for continuous improvement.
11. Develop capital budgets with financial justifications and lead implementation of approved projects.
12. Develop and implement manufacturing strategic and operational plans.
13. Develop and implement maintenance and facilities operating plans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in job shop metal machining and assembly operations.
• Strong machining knowledge with CNC and manual boring mills, vertical and horizontal lathes.
• Experience with rebuilding large machinery.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence and lean tools in manufacturing.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and mechanical aptitude.
• Proven problem-solving skills with root cause analysis and effectiveness verification.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Experience in implementing manufacturing strategies.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong task responsibility, dependability, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and interpret data effectively.
• Ability to act in accordance with policies and procedures, managing in crisis situations.
• Business acumen to manage projects profitably and educate teams on industry developments.
• Tolerance of ambiguity, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
• Customer and quality focus, with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of management experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MRO business.

Environment and Working Conditions

• Shop and office environments.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% travel.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off, increasing with tenure

Joining our team means becoming part of a talented family committed to business success.

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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to legally protected characteristics.