Plant Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Safety Leader

48forty Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Holiday Pay

Daily Pay

Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement

Paid Time Off

Benefits package

Job summary

48forty Solutions, LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead daily operations, drive safety, quality, and cost performance, and partner with the General Manager to meet customer expectations.

You will mentor staff, manage production schedules, implement Lean initiatives, and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations across the plant. This hands-on leadership role rewards operational excellence and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations/Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Familiarity with private fleet management/transportation preferred.
• Experience managing safety performance and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and shipping schedules to align with raw and finished goods.
• Provide hands-on leadership and mentor all employees.
• Ensure compliance with policies and assist with HR onboarding decisions.
• Collaborate with General Manager on cost and yield performance.
• Support and implement cost control and Lean initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including OSHA/DOJ/EPA requirements.
• Drive safety improvements and ensure SOPs are followed across the plant.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety programs

Lean process

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations/Supply Chain or related field

Six Sigma/Lean certification

Job description

48forty Solutions, LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead daily operations, drive safety, quality, and cost performance, and partner with the General Manager to meet customer expectations.

You will mentor staff, manage production schedules, implement Lean initiatives, and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations across the plant. This hands-on leadership role rewards operational excellence and team development.