Plant Manager, Fabrication

Piezo Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Piezo Technologies in Indianapolis seeks a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, delivering safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The role drives Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, chairs cross-functional teams, and ensures regulatory compliance while optimizing capital and staffing decisions.

The candidate brings extensive manufacturing leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to translate data into strategic actions for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
• Ensure standardized manufacturing processes and best practices are followed.
• Drive lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Own P&L, budgeting, cost control, and capital investments for the site.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to align operations with customer needs.
• Provide cross-functional leadership and strategic planning as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management / Industrial Engineering / Business

MBA preferred

Tools

IFS ERP

Made2Manage

MS Office

Job description

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of plant operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial results. This role ensures effective execution of manufacturing processes, achievement of production targets, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for a manufacturing facility specializing in vibration monitoring technology, including oversight of production, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and EHS functions. Accountable for P&L performance, resource optimization, and KPI attainment. Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to business planning, operational strategy, and organizational performance to position the company for growth.

Utilize a coaching style of management.

Operations Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations to achieve or exceed targets related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Ensure consistent execution of standardized manufacturing processes and best practices
• Drive operational efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery (OTD) performance

Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance

• Provide insights into global labor and productivity trends to support strategic decision-making

Financial & Business Management

• Maintain full accountability for plant financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, cost control, and capital investments
• Develop and manage site-level budgets, forecasts, and capital projects aligned with business priorities
• Partner with leadership to support long-term strategic planning and business objectives

Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to align operations with business and customer needs

• Collaborate with Sales to ensure operational alignment with customer expectations and service levels
• Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and executive leadership

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, including ISO9001 and ISO13485 standards
• Provide leadership oversight for quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and sustain a strong safety culture across all plant operations

Minimum of 10 – 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or production environment

Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles (i.e. Operations Manager, Plant Manager).

Proven experience leading operations in a complex manufacturing environment

Demonstrated success driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Strong experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external customers/suppliers

Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.Government Security Clearance

Strong leadership and people management capabilities

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Solid financial acumen, including the ability to interpret and manage financial statements

Strategic thinking with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (IFS and Made2Manage preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Working knowledge of databases and reporting tools

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.

MBA preferred.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements

Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Piezo Technologies shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.