Plant Manager

Alkegen; Columbiana (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen in Columbiana, OH, is seeking an accomplished manufacturing leader to plan, direct, and optimize all site operations. You will manage production, maintenance, quality, and shipping, while guiding a 6-12 person team and cross-functional partners to meet aggressive financial and operational goals.

The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and proven P&L experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership in large-scale operations.
• Strong Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence experience.
• Solid financial acumen and prior P&L experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 systems implementation and compliance.
• Proven leadership in a matrix environment.
• Excellent analytical, data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all manufacturing activities at the Columbiana site.
• Direct plant operations to optimize production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Lead a manufacturing staff across Production, EHS, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance & Engineering, Purchasing and Planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to meet business plan commitments.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost improvements.
• Develop budgets and track productivity and performance metrics.
• Maintain ISO/IATF/TS compliance and safety guidelines.
• Lead labor-management relations and respond to grievances.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean

Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

P&L experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job Requirements:

Responsible for leading operational execution and growth strategy for a manufacturing plant. The candidate is expected to perform the listed duties whilst living the Alkegen Values: Be Bold, Move Fast; Passion; and Grow.

Responsibilities:

• This role will plan, direct, and coordinate all manufacturing activities in our Columbiana site.
• Direct and manage plant operations to run production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving in an optimum manner to exceed customer expectations.
• Manage manufacturing staff, typically of 6-12 direct reports, across Production, EHS, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance & Engineering, Purchasing and Planning.
• In the matrix structure, collaborate across cross-functional leadership team with Operations Staff, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, R&D, HR and Finance to drive short-term execution and long-term strategy to meet business plan commitments.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost and morale while ensuring continuous improvement, talent development and innovation execution.
• Drive growth through R&D collaboration on product development and line trials, proposing/evaluating M&A opportunities, enhancing process and people technical capabilities within a site, optimizing operations to improve financial growth and create capacity.
• Develop plans, and budgets to meet financial goals, develop systems, metrics, and processes to track and optimize productivity and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets, and report out weekly and monthly.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance. Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses. Variabilize labor as required to meet demand from customers while still achieving financial expectations to budget.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide direction, training and development, and leadership to plant personnel to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Incorporate 5-S shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Champion safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Maintain good working Union/management relationships, including leading labor management meetings and participating in grievance resolutions.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
• Remain in compliance with facility ISO, IATF, and/or TS standards and all HSE guidelines.
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• Some travel as required
• All other duties as assigned

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, including large-scale operations management
• Strong record of delivering results across multiple key performance indicators in a complex or matrixed environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; Master's preferred
• Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence systems
• Strong financial acumen, able to see cause and effect between operational decisions and financial outcomes; solid understanding of the impact of operating metrics on income statement, and cash flow. Prior P&L experience is required
• Experience with ISO 9001 systems implementation and compliance.
• Demonstrates strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, engage, and hold teams accountable.
• Highly analytical and data-driven; able to interpret metrics and results and drive fact-based decision-making.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, complex environments with competing priorities.
• Demonstrates an ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Skilled in talent selection, team development, and succession planning.
• Strong business acumen, including understanding of supply chain, procurement, and financial levers in manufacturing.
• A results-oriented management style; able to create a clear expectation