Plant Manager Factory Manager

Pasona N A, Inc.; Central (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is recruiting a Plant Manager / Factory Manager in Central Indiana to lead all plant operations, including safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role demands strong people management and a track record of cost control and productivity gains. The position is full-time/direct hire with standard 8–5 hours, Monday–Friday, and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plant, manufacturing, or operations management.
• Proven experience with overall responsibility for manufacturing operations.
• Strong people management and leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with 5S, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and delivery priorities.
• Experience with cost control and productivity improvement.
• Experience developing or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, or operational procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall plant operations and day-to-day production activities.
• Manage production staffing, scheduling, quality, safety, and delivery performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop plant employees.
• Drive 5S, continuous improvement, productivity, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and operational documentation.
• Address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor operational performance, costs, and KPIs.
• Support hiring, training, performance management, and employee relations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

5S/Lean

Safety & Quality

Production Planning

Staffing & Scheduling

Cost Control

SOPs/Work Instructions

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Location: Central Indiana

Salary: Up to $200,000/year, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Relocation Assistance: May be available

Position Overview

A manufacturing company in Central Indiana is seeking an experienced Plant Manager / Factory Manager to lead overall plant operations.

This position requires a hands‑on leader with direct responsibility for production, staffing, safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plant, manufacturing, or operations management
• Proven experience with overall responsibility for manufacturing operations
• Strong people management and leadership experience
• Hands‑on experience with 5S, safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and delivery priorities
• Experience with cost control and productivity improvement
• Experience developing or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, or operational procedures
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee overall plant operations and day‑to‑day production activities
• Manage production staffing, scheduling, quality, safety, and delivery performance
• Lead, coach, and develop plant employees
• Drive 5S, continuous improvement, productivity, and cost reduction initiatives
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and operational documentation
• Address quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Monitor operational performance, costs, and KPIs
• Support hiring, training, performance management, and employee relations
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth plant operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metal manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or a related production environment
• Experience with equipment or maintenance management
• Experience managing quality issues and corrective actions
• Experience in a hands‑on manufacturing environment