Plant Manager: Growth, Safety & Operational Excellence

Pacific International Executive Search; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Executive Search is seeking a Plant Manager for a rapidly growing global manufacturing organization in Cleveland. You will lead safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement across a full manufacturing operation, driving growth while ensuring reliable production and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, a strong Lean/CI background, and a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred).

Qualifications

• 5 years as a manufacturing operations leader.
• Budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, HR know‑how.
• Strong Lean & CI background.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, and inventory processes.
• Production systems literacy (MRP, MPS, Scheduling).
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Strong team building and people management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the facility's operations with safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, HSE, Planning, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Logistics.
• Develop operational plans aligned with business objectives to support demand and growth.
• Lead planning, inventory, supplier performance, and the SIOP process.
• Support new product introductions through cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering and Commercial teams.
• Manage domestic and international logistics, warehousing and distribution while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team with accountability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

People management

Safety compliance

MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MRP systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Pacific International Executive Search is seeking a Plant Manager for a rapidly growing global manufacturing organization in Cleveland. You will lead safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement across a full manufacturing operation, driving growth while ensuring reliable production and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, a strong Lean/CI background, and a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred).