Plant Manager: Lead Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Ashton North LLC; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

401K matching (12%)

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. This senior role oversees safety, quality, production, delivery, and financial metrics while directing multiple departments and shaping continuous improvement programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of delivering measurable results in manufacturing or similar industries. Significant experience in complex operations and team development is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related discipline preferred.
• Significant leadership experience may substitute for a four-year degree.
• Prior Plant Manager experience in manufacturing or related sectors is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production management tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Senior operational leader for Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility.
• Oversee safety, people, quality, production, delivery, financial performance, inventory, and continuous improvement.
• Translate operational performance into measurable results.
• Lead high-performing teams and develop leaders across multiple departments.
• Manage budgets, costs, variances, KPIs, and overall plant financial performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Financial acumen

Budgeting

P&L responsibility

Data-driven decisions

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Ashton North LLC seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. This senior role oversees safety, quality, production, delivery, and financial metrics while directing multiple departments and shaping continuous improvement programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of delivering measurable results in manufacturing or similar industries. Significant experience in complex operations and team development is highly valued.