Plant manager

Centennial Peaks Hospital; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial Peaks Hospital in Madison, IN seeks a Plant Manager to lead all plant functions and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will shape operational strategy, manage budgets, and direct improvements across production, maintenance, engineering, and logistics to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes disciplined planning, Kaizen and JIT practices, and developing the management team to operate with autonomy and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years leadership experience in a multi-functional manufacturing environment.
• Strong budgets, financial statements, and cost-control knowledge.
• Deep TPS understanding and application in modern manufacturing.
• Hands-on technical capability with manufacturing systems and materials.
• Proven ability to lead in both team and independent settings.
• Experience across multiple functional areas within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Establish the plant’s operational vision with clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Champion accountability and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Direct all plant functions to ensure performance in production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, and logistics.
• Drive disciplined planning and daily management to meet objectives on schedule and within budget.
• Lead cost-management strategies to optimize labor, materials, and transport.
• Advance TPS-based methods such as kaizen, JIT, Kanban, and visual management.
• Ensure products meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Provide direction and development to the management team.
• Foster collaboration and employee engagement to empower ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Budgeting

TPS knowledge

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Centennial is partnering with a privately held automotive manufacturing company located in Madison, IN for a Plant Manager who serves as the senior operational leader responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and strategic direction of the facility. This role oversees all plant functions — including production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, shipping/receiving, and production control — ensuring the operation consistently delivers on commitments for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the plant’s operational vision and translate it into clear priorities, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational rigor across all departments.
• Serve as the primary decision‑maker for plant operations, balancing short‑term execution with long‑term strategic needs.
• Direct all plant functions to ensure consistent performance in production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, and logistics.
• Drive disciplined planning, daily management, and structured follow‑up to ensure objectives are achieved on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain and elevate plant performance standards across safety, throughput, quality, and delivery.
• Lead cost‑management strategies that optimize labor, materials, freight, consumables, and repair expenses.
• Implement effective controls over capital investments, operating expenditures, manpower planning, and wage structures.
• Use financial statements, budgets, and operational data to guide decisions and improve profitability.
• Advance TPS‑based methodologies including kaizen, JIT, Kanban, and visual management to strengthen operational discipline and eliminate waste.
• Ensure manufacturing systems, processes, and materials are optimized for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Sponsor improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce variability, and elevate overall plant capability.
• Ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Strengthen quality systems and corrective‑action processes to maintain compliance and protect customer relationships.
• Oversee timely and accurate shipment of products, reinforcing the plant’s reputation for reliability and service excellence.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development to the management team, building strong leaders who can execute with discipline and autonomy.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages employee engagement, problem‑solving, and ownership at all levels.
• Execute company goals and initiatives through effective leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience in a multi‑functional manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of budgets, financial statements, and cost‑control methodologies.
• Deep understanding of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and its application in modern manufacturing.
• Hands‑on technical capability with manufacturing systems, processes, and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in both team‑oriented and independent environments.
• Proven leadership experience across multiple functional areas within a manufacturing organization.