Plant Manager: Lead Lean Ops & High-Performance Team

Accounting Search; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Plant Manager for our Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. This senior operational leader will own safety, quality, production, delivery, inventory and financial performance, and will drive continuous improvement across the site.

The ideal candidate develops people, builds high‑performing teams, translates operational data into action, and partners with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, and Supply Chain to achieve sustainable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related discipline preferred.
• Significant leadership experience in plant management or similar roles.
• Experience with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production management tools preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, people, quality, production, delivery, and financial performance.
• Translate operational performance into measurable results and action.
• Develop leaders and build high-performing teams.
• Lead through change and drive continuous improvement across the site.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain and other locations.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Financial Acumen

Data‑Driven

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Plant Manager for our Southeast Ohio/West Virginia facility. This senior operational leader will own safety, quality, production, delivery, inventory and financial performance, and will drive continuous improvement across the site.

The ideal candidate develops people, builds high‑performing teams, translates operational data into action, and partners with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, and Supply Chain to achieve sustainable results.