Plant Manager - Lean Ops Leader for Growth

Precision Products Group, Inc.; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with company match

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Precision Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Columbia City, IN facility. You will oversee production, quality, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement to drive profitability and operational excellence.

The role requires a track record of transformative leadership, lean implementation, and capacity planning. You will manage P&L, capital projects, and collaborate with corporate leadership and PE-owned stakeholders to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field is required.
• 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, tube fabrication, or related industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel data proficiency.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Made 2 Manage, SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar).

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 lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to close performance gaps.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety leadership

Quality systems

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Precision Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Columbia City, IN facility. You will oversee production, quality, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement to drive profitability and operational excellence.

The role requires a track record of transformative leadership, lean implementation, and capacity planning. You will manage P&L, capital projects, and collaborate with corporate leadership and PE-owned stakeholders to drive growth.