Plant Manager – Automotive Manufacturing Leader

Toledo Tool and Die; Pioneer (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

401k

Full benefits

Job summary

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our automotive manufacturing facility in Pioneer, Ohio. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement while guiding Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, HR, and EHS towards operational excellence.

You will develop a high-performing culture, optimize processes, grow talent, and ensure long-term competitiveness. Strong leadership and lean manufacturing expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 10-15 years of progressive manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role; automotive stamping or metal-forming experience preferred.
• Proven track record of managing large teams, complex manufacturing operations, and high-volume production environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of automotive quality systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production across stamping presses, assembly, and related processes.
• Establish and execute plant strategies focused on safety performance, customer satisfaction, financial targets, operational efficiency, and workforce development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to drive a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards while actively promoting a world-class safety culture.
• Oversee adherence to IATF 16949, ISO, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality standards; partner with Quality to address issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Plant management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety minded

Attendance

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Operations / Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD)

Job description

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our automotive manufacturing facility in Pioneer, Ohio. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement while guiding Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, HR, and EHS towards operational excellence.

You will develop a high-performing culture, optimize processes, grow talent, and ensure long-term competitiveness. Strong leadership and lean manufacturing expertise are essential.