Plant Manager

Michael Page; Independence (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities to lead and grow

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

A well-established industrial manufacturer in Independence, Ohio, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead and scale operations in a high-growth environment. The role involves ensuring performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess hands-on leadership experience and a strong data-driven mindset. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $175,000, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven success driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Comfort owning total plant performance and engaging with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale all plant operations, including Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Test, Safety, and Maintenance.
• Own overall plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience scaling production in a fast‑growth manufacturing environment

Hands‑on leadership of supervisors and functional leaders

Deep exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Data‑driven mindset

Strong problem‑solving and financial acumen

Experience leading cross‑functional teams through ambiguity and change

Job description

This Plant Manager role is responsible for leading and scaling a manufacturing operation in a high‑growth industrial environment while owning safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. The role combines hands‑on execution with strategic transformation, building the systems, team, and processes needed for long‑term growth.

Our client is a long‑established industrial manufacturer with a global footprint and a strong reputation for engineering excellence. The business is experiencing sustained growth and is investing heavily in operations, leadership, and continuous improvement to support increasing demand and complexity.

Description

• Lead and scale all plant operations, including Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Test, Safety, and Maintenance
• Own overall plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Build organizational structure and team capability to support increasing production volumes
• Ensure production plans align with customer demand and shipment targets
• Partner with Engineering on manufacturability, quality, and new product introduction
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, and leadership development
• Oversee Test operations to ensure products meet performance standards
• Own Quality performance, including defect reduction and corrective actions
• Lead Maintenance strategy to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, A3, standard work, 5S)
• Lead cost‑reduction and productivity improvement projects with measurable results
• Improve process stability, flow, and throughput across production areas
• Present operational performance and improvement progress to senior leadership
• Ensure improvements are sustained through controls and standardized processes

Profile

A successful Plant Manager for this role will have experience leading manufacturing operations through growth and change, not simply maintaining steady‑state production. They should be comfortable owning total plant performance and leading through people at all levels of the organization. Specifically, strong candidates will bring:

• Experience scaling production in a fast‑growth manufacturing environment
• Proven success driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics
• Hands‑on leadership of supervisors and functional leaders
• Deep exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Comfort operating on the shop floor while engaging strategically with senior leadership
• A data‑driven mindset with strong problem‑solving and financial acumen
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams through ambiguity and change

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 to $175,000 depending on relevant experience
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being.
• Opportunities to lead and grow within a respected organization
• Collaborative work culture that values innovation and operational excellence.

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