Plant Manager: Lean Operations & Growth Leader

Precision Products Group, Inc.; Apple Creek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

Career progression opportunities

Diverse customer exposure

Job summary

Precision Products Group, Inc. in Apple Creek, OH seeks a Plant Manager to lead operations, safety, quality, and financial results for a growing manufacturing facility. You will direct daily activities, drive continuous improvement, and build a strong team across shifts.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing leadership, hands-on lean experience, and strong data-driven decision making, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years in a Plant Manager or senior operations role.
• Experience in textile manufacturing, precision manufacturing, metal forming, or tube fabrication preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data in Excel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, Made 2 Manage).

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans, capital budgets, and production forecasts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S) to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to close performance gaps.
• Ensure equipment, facilities, and processes are maintained to support reliable production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communicator

Project management

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Made 2 Manage

Job description

Precision Products Group, Inc. in Apple Creek, OH seeks a Plant Manager to lead operations, safety, quality, and financial results for a growing manufacturing facility. You will direct daily activities, drive continuous improvement, and build a strong team across shifts.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing leadership, hands-on lean experience, and strong data-driven decision making, with travel up to 10%.