Plant Manager

Exegistics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Exegistics Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial results. You will drive continuous improvement and strategic execution for a vibration monitoring manufacturing facility.

The role will oversee production, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and EHS, reporting to senior leadership and guiding a multi-functional team towards operational excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience/Background: 10–15 years in manufacturing or production.
• Minimum 5–8 years in manufacturing leadership roles (e.g., Operations Manager, Plant Manager).
• Proven experience leading operations in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement experience.
• Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external customers/suppliers.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
• U.S. Citizen able to obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations to achieve targets for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Drive standardized manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to support growth, cost optimization, and capacity expansion.
• Champion Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for accountability and improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.
• Ensure ISO9001 and ISO13485 compliance and a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (IFS, Made2Manage)

Microsoft Office

Databases & reporting tools

Job description

PLANT MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of plant operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial results. This role ensures effective execution of manufacturing processes, achievement of production targets, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for a manufacturing facility specializing in vibration monitoring technology, including oversight of production, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and EHS functions. Accountable for P&L performance, resource optimization, and KPI attainment. Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to business planning, operational strategy, and organizational performance to position the company for growth.

POSITION GUIDELINES

Utilize a coaching style of management.Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility as required.Promote the company’s development of a cogent work ethic, loyalty, integrity, and proper business philosophy.Maintain consistency in all interactions with associates.Stay abreast and updated on current trends and opportunities that could impact the company.Adhere to company procedures and guidelines.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations Leadership Lead all day-to-day plant operations to achieve or exceed targets related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivityEnsure consistent execution of standardized manufacturing processes and best practicesDrive operational efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery (OTD) performance
• Strategy & Continuous Improvement Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business growth, cost optimization, and capacity expansionChampion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performanceEstablish and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and continuous improvement across the organizationProvide insights into global labor and productivity trends to support strategic decision-making
• Financial & Business Management Maintain full accountability for plant financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, cost control, and capital investmentsDevelop and manage site-level budgets, forecasts, and capital projects aligned with business prioritiesPartner with leadership to support long-term strategic planning and business objectives
• People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multi-functional teamFoster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvementBuild organizational capability through succession planning and talent developmentPromote a consistent leadership approach aligned with company values and expectations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to align operations with business and customer needsCollaborate with Sales to ensure operational alignment with customer expectations and service levelsServe as a key liaison between plant operations and executive leadership
• Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, including ISO9001 and ISO13485 standardsProvide leadership oversight for quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiativesPromote and sustain a strong safety culture across all plant operations

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Background Minimum of 10 – 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or production environment.Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles (i.e., Operations Manager, Plant Manager).Proven experience leading operations in a complex manufacturing environmentDemonstrated success driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performanceExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologiesStrong experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external customers/suppliersAbility to travel up to 25% as neededMust be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Skills

Strong leadership and people management capabilitiesExcellent organizational and project management skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsSolid financial acumen, including the ability to interpret and manage financial statementsStrategic thinking with a data-driven approach to decision-makingStrong negotiation and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of ERP/MRP systems (IFS and Made2Manage preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Working knowledge of databases and reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.MBA preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: General Manager Positions which report to: Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Quality, Purchasing, EHS, Facilities.