Plant Manager

Software Placement Group; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Plant Manager to serve as the senior operational leader for its Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. You will oversee safety, quality, production, delivery, finances, and continuous improvement to drive sustainable results.

The role requires building high-performing teams, managing budgets and KPIs, and collaborating with cross-functional groups including Engineering, Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading people and delivering measurable results in a manufacturing or similarly complex environment.
• Progressive leadership with responsibility for multiple departments or a significant operating unit.
• Experience building teams, developing leaders, and improving organizational performance.
• Strong financial and business aptitude with budget, cost, and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, people, quality, production, delivery, financial performance, inventory, and continuous improvement.
• Develop people, establish accountability, and build high-performing teams.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable improvements.
• Report to VP of Operations and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain, and other locations.
• Lead through change and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production management systems

Job description

Location: South Point, OH (Southeast Ohio / West Virginia area) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $125,000-$150,000 + Quarter Bonuses + 12% 401K

Overview

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Manager to serve as the senior operational leader for its Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. This role is responsible for the overall performance of the plant, including safety, people, quality, production, delivery, financial performance, inventory, equipment, and continuous improvement, and is critical to driving sustainable operational results across the site.

What you'll do

• Serve as the senior operational leader for the facility, overseeing safety, people, quality, production, delivery, financial performance, inventory, equipment, and continuous improvement
• Develop people, establish accountability, and build high-performing teams
• Understand and manage the financial drivers of the business and translate operational performance into measurable results
• Report directly to the VP of Operations and collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and other company locations
• Lead through change, solve complex problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Interpret financial and operational information and translate data into actions that improve performance
• Manage budgets, costs, operational variances, KPIs, and overall plant financial performance

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading people and delivering measurable results in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, operations, or similarly complex environment
• Progressive leadership experience with responsibility for multiple departments, functions, or a significant operating unit
• Proven ability to build teams, develop leaders, establish accountability, and improve organizational performance
• Track record of successfully leading through change, solving complex problems, and improving results
• Strong financial and business aptitude with the ability to understand and manage budgets, costs, operational variances, KPIs, and plant financial performance
• Ability to interpret financial and operational information and translate data into actions that improve performance
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other business/operational reporting tools

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred; significant relevant leadership experience may be considered in place of a four-year degree
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager in manufacturing, machining, forging, fabrication, metals, automotive, heavy industrial, mining-related manufacturing, or similar operations is beneficial
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• ISO 9001 experience is beneficial
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production management systems preferred
• Experience with P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, or similar financial accountability strongly preferred
• Direct machining, forging, or metalworking experience is preferred but not required

Compensation and benefits

• $125,000-$150,000 base salary
• Quarter Bonuses
• 12% 401K

Why this role

This is a senior leadership position with direct ownership of a facility's safety, quality, production, and financial performance, offering the opportunity to drive measurable, sustainable operational results.