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Plant Manager

DiversiTech Corporation

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 101,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company as a Plant Manager, overseeing all aspects of plant operations to ensure high-quality production and operational excellence. The role demands a strategic leader with substantial experience in lean principles and team management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Benefits

401(k) & Roth IRA
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing environments.
  • Proficient in lean manufacturing principles and tools.
  • Strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all plant operations and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Conduct daily evaluations of production flow and processes.
  • Lead recruitment, development, and performance management of the operations team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Leadership
Communication
Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, business administration, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Multiple Locations

Department: Manufacturing Administration & Plant Administration

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Are you a dynamic and strategic manufacturing leader with expertise in plant operations, production efficiency, and lean manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality production, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement? If so, DiversiTech wants you on our team!

Who We Are

Founded in 1971, DiversiTech Corporation is North America’s largest manufacturer of equipment pads and a premier supplier of components for the HVAC/R industry. Based in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area, we are dedicated to simplifying work for our wholesale partners through innovation, partnerships, and acquisitions. With over 1 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space across North America and Europe, we are growing rapidly—making now the perfect time to join us!

Why Join DiversiTech?

At DiversiTech, we aren’t just managing production—we are a community of innovators, driven by growth, efficiency, and manufacturing excellence. We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and an energetic workplace where your expertise in plant management will make a lasting impact.

Ready to lead facility operations, optimize manufacturing efficiency, and drive workforce development? Apply today and be part of DiversiTech’s commitment to operational success!

About The Role

As Plant Manager, you will oversee manufacturing production facility operations, ensuring safety, quality control, logistics optimization, and efficiency across all plant functions. You will manage facility-wide performance, ensure cost-effective production, oversee quality control processes, and implement lean manufacturing principles, optimizing workflow execution and customer satisfaction. Additionally, you will lead plant staff hiring and training, coordinate cross-functional collaborations, and drive operational excellence, ensuring long-term scalability and structured efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Supervise all plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Conduct daily walking tours of all departments, evaluating production flow and adherence to processes.

Review daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports, verifying manufacturing standards and product fulfillment alignment.

Engage in sales, inventory, and operations planning processes, refining workflow efficiency.

Oversee quality control through process inspections and finished product checks, gathering customer feedback on product quality.

Lead operations team members, sourcing, hiring, and developing skilled staff for enhanced plant efficiency.

Motivate teams to achieve operational excellence, consistently surpassing company objectives.

Conduct department status meetings, ensuring clear information flow across teams.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing customer experience and manufacturing effectiveness.

Monitor production, quality, and inventory costs, achieving targeted operational metrics.

Address team conflicts promptly, refining workplace harmony and efficiency.

Implement lean business systems throughout the site, managing daily assessments, Kaizen events, and structured process optimization.

Examine accident reports, conduct safety meetings, and maintain an OSHA-compliant workplace, prioritizing employee well-being.

Manage budgets, cost control, and spending, optimizing monthly cost of goods tracking.

Oversee equipment repair and replacement, ensuring long-term facility sustainability.

Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to structured manufacturing excellence and operational optimization success.

What We’re Looking For

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, business administration, engineering, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)

8-10 years of progressive experience leading fast-paced manufacturing environments, refining structured production efficiency

Experience with lean tools, specializing in Toyota Production System or similar methodologies

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, optimizing workflow execution

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

Strong negotiation skills, executive presence, and leadership capabilities, refining workforce engagement strategies

Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, refining manufacturing adaptability

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration with executive leadership

Valid Driver’s License, supporting cross-site logistics operations

Preferred

Experience in concrete and/or plastics manufacturing, refining structured material development strategies

Experience in CNC and/or robotic-assisted manufacturing operations, optimizing automated production workflows

Experience in engineering or maintenance, refining long-term facility enhancement strategies

Bilingual in Spanish, enhancing cross-functional communication capabilities

10-25% of travel is required.

What We Offer

At DiversiTech, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

401(k) & Roth IRA for your financial security

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your family

Disability and Life Insurance for added protection

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Personal Leave to ensure work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programs for additional support

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Construction

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