Plant Manager

Jobot; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

Employer-paid benefits

Professional development

On-site culture

Job summary

Jobot is an established manufacturer in Hamilton, Ohio, seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily operations across print, paint, CNC, assembly, shipping, receiving and logistics. You will focus on safety, quality, and delivery while developing supervisors and improving Lean processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules with customer commitments, ensuring OSHA compliance, reducing bottlenecks, and partnering with Sales, Design, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience and 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple manufacturing departments or functions.
• Hands-on Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel skills; Epicor and Smartsheet are a plus.
• Background in millwork, signage, print, woodworking, custom fabrication, or metal fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across multiple departments, aligning schedules, staffing, and priorities with customer commitments.
• Own plant safety, OSHA and environmental compliance, training, audits, and incident follow-up.
• Improve quality, on-time delivery, productivity, labor utilization, and manufacturing costs.
• Reduce bottlenecks, scrap, and rework through Lean practices and root‑cause problem solving.
• Coach supervisors, establish clear expectations, and build an engaged, accountable team.
• Partner with Sales, Design, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, resources, and expenses.
• Use ERP data and performance metrics to guide decisions and establish consistent production processes.
• Support hiring, training, and retention across plant operations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP experience

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Epicor

Smartsheet

Job description

Plant Manager

$130000 - $150000 per year | Hamilton, OH | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

An established manufacturer serving national retail brands is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily operations and support its next phase of growth. This role oversees print, paint, CNC, assembly, shipping, receiving, and logistics, with a focus on developing supervisors and improving safety, quality, and delivery.

Why join us?

• Strong company culture.
• Competitive compensation package – base + bonus.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Lead production across multiple departments, aligning schedules, staffing, and priorities with customer commitments.
• Own plant safety, OSHA and environmental compliance, training, audits, and incident follow-up.
• Improve quality, on-time delivery, productivity, labor utilization, and manufacturing costs.
• Reduce bottlenecks, scrap, and rework through Lean practices and root‑cause problem solving.
• Coach supervisors, establish clear expectations, and build an engaged, accountable team.
• Partner with Sales, Design, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, resources, and expenses.
• Use ERP data and performance metrics to guide decisions and establish consistent production processes.
• Support hiring, training, and retention across plant operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience and 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple manufacturing departments or functions.
• Demonstrated improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel skills; Epicor and Smartsheet are a plus.
• Custom, project‑driven, or high‑mix manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Background in millwork, signage, print, woodworking, custom fabrication, or metal fabrication is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.