Plant Manager

Pettis Search Partners; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment firm seeks a Plant Manager in Hammond, IN, to spearhead all aspects of plant operations. This role involves managing safety, quality, delivery, and cost while fostering a hands-on leadership style. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing and a degree in a relevant field. The position offers compensation ranging from $175,000 to $185,000, including additional benefits such as medical insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager, or equivalent site leadership role.
• Proven success in driving plant‑wide performance improvement and KPI execution.

Responsibilities

• Own overall plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Lead and develop Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production leadership teams.
• Drive execution against KPIs, including throughput, scrap reduction, downtime, labor efficiency, and customer metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related

Job description

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Plant Manager

Plant Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations and performance. Full responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. Hands‑on leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Own overall plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement
• Lead and develop Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production leadership teams
• Drive execution against KPIs, including throughput, scrap reduction, downtime, labor efficiency, and customer metrics
• Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Own production planning and resource alignment to ensure on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction
• Champion structured problem‑solving and corrective actions across all departments
• Partner with corporate leadership and customers to support new product launches and operational initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and all federal, state, and environmental regulations
• Manage plant budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives
• Serve as the primary leader for plant‑wide communication, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager, or equivalent site leadership role
• Proven success in driving plant‑wide performance improvement and KPI execution
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Experience managing budgets, headcount, and capital expenditures
• Hands‑on leadership style with a strong continuous improvement mindset

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

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