Plant Manager - Lean Ops Leader for Growth

Precision Products Group, Inc.

Columbia City (IN)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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.

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