Plant Manager - Mechanical Solutions and Service

Kirby Risk; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kirby Risk’s Mechanical Solutions & Service division seeks a Plant Manager in Lafayette, Indiana. You will lead all shop operations—rewind, mechanical, machining, shipping/receiving, facilities maintenance, and customer service—while driving safety, quality, and productivity.

You will develop KPIs, manage budgets, and lead hiring, coaching, and employee development in a multi-shift environment, ensuring ISO/OSHA compliance and strong customer collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or 5+ years relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of production management, plant management, or equivalent operational leadership experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial operations, or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all shop operations, including rewind, mechanical, machining, shipping/receiving, facilities maintenance, and customer service functions.
• Drive operational excellence by coordinating resources to meet quality, delivery, productivity, safety, and profitability objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and achieve KPIs that support operational and financial performance.
• Manage plant budgets, forecasts, expenses, and profit-and-loss performance to achieve business objectives.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, employee development, and succession planning efforts.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring OSHA and ISO compliance.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders, helping resolve complex operational and customer issues.
• Partner with sales and customer service teams to support business growth, customer retention, and new project opportunities.
• Drive process improvements, capacity planning, and workforce optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Represent Kirby Risk with professionalism in every customer and vendor interaction.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Manufacturing operations

Safety compliance

People development

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Manager – Mechanical Solutions and Service

Lafayette, IN

Do your best days involve solving problems and supporting your team? Can you balance operational excellence with exceptional customer service? Ready to take ownership and help shape what's next?

Mechanical Solutions & Service, a divisionof Kirby Risk, provides motor repair, field services, machining, and mechanical solutions that help keep our customers operating. We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead a skilled team dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional service. This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to make a meaningful impact while helping drive the continued success of the operation!

What You’ll Do as a Plant Manager

In this role, you'll provide leadership across all Mechanical Solutions & Service operations, balancing customer needs, employee development, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll:

• Lead all shop operations, including rewind, mechanical, machining, shipping/receiving, facilities maintenance, and customer service functions
• Drive operational excellence by coordinating resources to meet quality, delivery, productivity, safety, and profitability objectives
• Develop, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) that support operational and financial performance
• Manage plant budgets, forecasts, expenses, and profit-and-loss performance to achieve business objectives
• Lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, employee development, and succession planning efforts
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring OSHA and ISO compliance
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders, helping resolve complex operational and customer issues
• Partner with sales and customer service teams to support business growth, customer retention, and new project opportunities
• Drive process improvements, capacity planning, and workforce optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery
• Represent Kirby Risk with professionalism in every customer and vendor interaction

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or 5+ years relevant work experience
• 4+ years of production management, plant management, or equivalent operational leadership experience
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial operations, or production environments
• Electrical and/or mechanical aptitude preferred
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously while effectively meeting deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and organization
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, team building, and customer contact skills
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Proven success leading teams and developing employees
• Ability to speak and listen effectively in various situations, from one-on-one to presenting to large groups
• Flexibility to support multi-shift operation
• Ability to lead by example, promote morale, and foster teamwork
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; Microsoft Office preferred
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement

What to Expect in This Role

• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Walk Shop floor
• Ability to perform essential functions of this onsite role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels to include high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, robotics, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversations
• While performing in this environment the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Maintains strong situational awareness, with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changing environments and conditions
• Ability to differentiate colors, sounds, and pitches
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• This position will be working in an office environment, utilizing typical office equipment
• Occasional travel required
• Schedule: Monday–Friday

Why Kirby Risk?

Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a company where you can build a career.

Benefits That Work for You

We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)