Plant Manager

Confidential Company; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead a high-precision aerospace manufacturing site. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery, and financial performance while building a disciplined, capable team across Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in plant management within regulated manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in a technical field, deep AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge, and ITAR compliance experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of plant management experience in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; MBA a plus.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and ITAR compliance.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to hit production schedules and shipping deadlines.
• Manage KPIs for safety, quality, on-time delivery, efficiency and labor productivity.
• Partner with engineering and machining to optimize CNC workflows and processes.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 and ITAR requirements.
• Lead site P&L, budgets, and capital expenditure planning; apply lean practices.
• Mentor cross-functional managers across Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Plant management

Aerospace

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

MBA or Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

CNC machining

CAPA systems

Job description

The Plant Manager will be a dynamic people leader who can lead this company through growth in a high-precision, aerospace manufacturing environment. Reporting to a group executive, this leader will drive development, safety, quality, on-time delivery, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production Management

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to hit production schedules and customer shipping deadlines.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, on-time delivery (OTD), efficiency, and labor productivity.
• Partner with engineering and machining teams to optimize CNC workflows, tooling choices, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to aerospace standards, including AS9100 and ISO9001 certifications.
• Ensure strict compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and federal export control laws.
• Foster a zero-defect culture through rigorous root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems.

Financial & Budgetary Control

• Manage the site-level Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, operational budgets, and capital expenditure planning.
• Implement cost-reduction strategies and lean manufacturing principles without compromising quality or safety.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead cross-functional departmental managers, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), and Supply Chain.
• Mentor staff and build operational discipline across all shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of plant management experience in a high-precision, regulated manufacturing environment, aerospace experience required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s or MBA is a plus).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems, lean manufacturing, and CNC machining processes.
• Legal Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to meet ITAR compliance standards.