Plant Manager

Latham, The Pool Company; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

24/7 telehealth and wellness resources

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays

Mental health resources

Job summary

Latham, The Pool Company in Youngstown, OH, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and align with corporate goals. You will manage a multi-functional team, own the facility budget, and push Lean Six Sigma improvements while ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental standards.

The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for growth and mentorship within a leading North American pool

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• 5+ years managing capital expenditures.
• 5+ years using Lean Six Sigma tools and methods.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing plant leadership capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree (Engineering preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing experience (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Knowledge of basic accounting/finance principles and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and employee relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead and hold people accountable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to deliver safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Establish operating rhythms to monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality, EH&S, Planning, Warranty, CS, and Design to support both tactical execution and long-term strategy.
• Lead and coordinate internal and third-party resources for facility maintenance and uptime.
• Execute company EH&S policies, procedures, training, and practices.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methods; participate in PMO activities.
• Execute the plant production plan and meet/exceed order fulfillment demands aligned with SLAs.
• Own and manage the facility expense budget and CERs with measurable ROI.
• Develop talent and maintain succession plans; provide coaching to successors.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Budgeting

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company!

At Latham, The Pool Company, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

A little about the position:

Job Summary: ThePlant Managerat ourYoungstown, Ohiofacility is responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations to achieve corporate goals through strong execution of our mission and vision. The Plant Manager is accountable foroverall plant performance, including achievingnear- and long-term KPIs and business objectivesin acost-effectiveway while ensuring strict alignment withhealth & safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

This role provides leadership throughdelegation to production and key supervisors, while also owning accountability for the facility operating in asafe, clean, and responsiblemanner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities :

Functional Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead plant operations to deliver performance acrosssafety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost
• Establish operating rhythms (daily/weekly/monthly) to monitor performance and drive corrective actions
• Partner with shared services leaders includingQuality, EH&S, Planning/Scheduling, Warranty, Customer Service, and Designto support both tactical execution and long-term strategy
• Lead and coordinate internal and third-party resources for facility maintenance and uptime

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Execute companyEH&S policies, procedures, training, and practices
• Establish routine practices to support compliance withOSHA and all applicable standards
• Maintain facility security and enforce responsible site practices

Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement usingLean and Six Sigma methods

• Deliver measurable improvements in:

  • Throughput & labor utilizationvia lean/six sigma execution and daily problem-solving
  • Material utilization & variance reductionthrough targeted improvement initiatives

• Participate in and supportPMO (Project Management Office)activities and improvement governance

Production Planning & Customer Delivery

• Execute the plant production plan and meet/exceedorder fulfillment demandsaligned withService Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure quality criteria are consistently met throughout production processes
• Oversee facility, plant, and equipment maintenance to minimize downtime

Budgeting & Financial Accountability

• Own and manage the facilityexpense budget
• Prepare, submit, and manageCapital Expenditure Requests / Projects (CERs)with measurable ROI
• DriveVariable Cost Productivity (VCP)andBase Cost Productivity (BCP)initiatives by defining goals, tracking performance, and delivering results through completion

Talent Management / People Leadership

• Perform HR-related responsibilities aligned with company processes, including:

  • Salary administration and performance review processes based on annual headcount planning/budget
  • Staffing leadership: identify staffing needs, interview and recommend direct/indirect hires, and ensure cross-training readiness
  • Maintain an engaged and inclusive culture with proactive issue resolution
  • Support employee relations by partnering with HR to uphold company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
  • Build and maintain long-term succession plans and provide training/coaching to planned successors

Qualifications Required

10+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment, including:

• 5+ yearsmanagingcapital expenditures

• 5+ yearsusingLean Six Sigma tools and methods

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing plant leadership capacity

• Bachelor’s degreeortechnical degree(Engineering preferred)

• Lean Manufacturing experience (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred)

• Knowledge of basicaccounting/finance principlesand budgeting

• Strong understanding ofsafety, quality, productivity, inventory, and employee relations

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • lead people and create accountability
  • make decisions and lead by example
  • read and interpret business reports, metrics, and KPIs

• Excellentwritten and verbal communicationskills; ability to represent the company with employees, vendors, and customers

• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office

Physical Requirements (as applicable to role)

• Regularly required totalk/hear
• Frequently required tostand, walk, bend, use hands/fingers/reach, and sit for prolonged periods
• Ability tolift to 20 pounds or more

Travel

• Less than 10% of travelwith occasional overnights

Preferred (Optional Additions)

• Project management experience
• Experience driving site-level improvements through daily management systems and structured problem-solving

Why Join Latham? ** At Latham, we invest in your well-being, growth, and success. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your family with:**

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 telehealth and wellness resources
• Personalized benefits advocacy and support
• Expert second opinions and access to leading specialists
• 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefits
• Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Mental health, family care, and financial wellness resources

** Join a team that’s invested in your well-being, your future, and your success.**

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Plant Manager

Location: 215 Sinter Court Youngstown, OH 44510

Employment Type: Full time

Salary Range: $115,000- $150,000/ year

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Bonus: Target bonus of 17.5% of base pay

__Latham, The Pool Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Latham, The Pool Company is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All offers of employment are subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.