Plant Manager: Drive Performance in Metal Manufacturing

KLA Industries; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

401K plan

Job summary

KLA Industries in Southeast Ohio/West Virginia is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility. You will drive safety, quality, production, delivery, and financial performance while developing people and building high-performing teams.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, and Supply Chain to translate operational data into sustainable improvements. Prior manufacturing or metalworking leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; significant leadership experience may substitute.
• Experience as Plant Manager in manufacturing, machining, forging, fabrication, metals, automotive, heavy industrial, mining-related manufacturing, or similar operations is beneficial.
• ISO 9001 experience beneficial.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production management systems preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other business/operational reporting tools.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, people, quality, production, and delivery.
• Own plant financial performance and budgeting.
• Drive inventory control and continuous improvement.
• Develop people, build teams, and establish accountability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain and others.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Team development

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management

Significant leadership experience may substitute for degree

Tools

ERP/MRP

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

KLA Industries in Southeast Ohio/West Virginia is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility. You will drive safety, quality, production, delivery, and financial performance while developing people and building high-performing teams.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, and Supply Chain to translate operational data into sustainable improvements. Prior manufacturing or metalworking leadership is preferred.