Plant Manager: Lead Lean Operations & High-Impact Team

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ron Sunshine Associates LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. You will be accountable for safety, production, quality, delivery, inventory, and financial performance, driving continuous improvement with a hands-on leadership style.

The role requires experience in manufacturing leadership and the ability to develop teams, manage budgets, and translate data into action. Strong domain knowledge in lean methods and ERP systems is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Prior Plant Manager experience in manufacturing, machining, forging, fabrication, metals, automotive, or heavy industrial sectors is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• ISO 9001 experience is beneficial.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and production management systems preferred.
• Strong computer skills incl. Excel and reporting tools.
• Progressive leadership with responsibility for multiple departments or a large unit.
• Proven ability to build teams and develop leaders, improving performance.
• Track record of leading through change and delivering results.
• Strong financial and business aptitude to manage budgets, costs, and KPIs.
• Ability to translate financial/operational data into actions.
• Direct machining/metalworking experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall plant performance including safety, people, quality, production, delivery, and financials.
• Lead development of people, establish accountability, and translate performance into measurable results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain, and other locations.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement across operations.
• Ensure budgets, variances, and KPIs are monitored and acted upon.
• Lead through change and build high-performing teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

P&L management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Decision making

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ron Sunshine Associates LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. You will be accountable for safety, production, quality, delivery, inventory, and financial performance, driving continuous improvement with a hands-on leadership style.

The role requires experience in manufacturing leadership and the ability to develop teams, manage budgets, and translate data into action. Strong domain knowledge in lean methods and ERP systems is valued.