Plant Manager / Director

Nexoval Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nexoval Group is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager/Director to lead our Cleveland-area facility. You will oversee production, maintenance, quality, engineering, materials and logistics, driving safety culture and continuous improvement to meet strategic goals.

You will implement Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven decision making to improve OEE, reduce waste and optimize costs, while building a multi-shift leadership team and partnering with sales and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field (MBA a plus).
• 10+ years manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in plant leadership roles.
• Proven track record in safety, quality, delivery and cost improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, engineering, materials and logistics.
• Champion a strong safety culture with OSHA, environmental and company standards.
• Develop and manage the plant budget; drive profitability against targets.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Related field

MBA (a plus)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Cleveland, United States

Overview

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization in the Cleveland, Ohio area, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager / Director to lead all aspects of site operations. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity and profitability across the facility. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can build high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, engineering, materials and logistics
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental and company standards
• Develop and manage the plant’s operating budget, controlling costs and driving profitability against financial targets
• Set, track and report on key performance indicators such as safety, quality, on-time delivery, OEE, scrap and labor efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and related methodologies
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements, supporting ISO or other relevant certifications
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing capacity and inventory levels
• Recruit, develop, coach and retain a strong leadership team and workforce, including succession planning
• Foster positive employee relations and engagement, working effectively in a union or non-union environment as applicable
• Direct capital expenditure planning and lead equipment, facility and technology improvement projects
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, engineering and corporate leadership to align plant operations with business objectives
• Manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
• Serve as the primary site representative for customers, auditors, regulators and the local community
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports to senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or a related field (MBA a plus)
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a plant leadership role (Plant Manager, Operations Manager or similar)
• Proven track record of improving safety, quality, delivery and cost performance
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools; Six Sigma certification preferred
• Full P&L or budget management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate large, multi-shift teams
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA and ISO standards

Benefits and Compensation

Our client is offering a competitive base salary of $150,000 – $200,000 per year, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Performance-based annual bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities