Plant Manager: Lean Ops & Growth Leader

Corporate Connections LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Connections LLC in Indianapolis seeks a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and financial results. The role oversees production, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and EHS, with accountability for P&L and strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities include championing Lean/Six Sigma, coaching a multi-functional team, budgeting, and capital projects while aligning with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in manufacturing or production environment.
• 5–8 years in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external customers/suppliers.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• US Citizen able to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity targets.
• Ensure standardized manufacturing processes and best practices are followed.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for accountability and improvement.
• Oversee budget, P&L, cost control and capital investments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Financial acumen

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

ERP/MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Industrial/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

IFS ERP

Made2Manage

Job description

Corporate Connections LLC in Indianapolis seeks a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and financial results. The role oversees production, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, and EHS, with accountability for P&L and strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities include championing Lean/Six Sigma, coaching a multi-functional team, budgeting, and capital projects while aligning with executive leadership.