Plant Manager – Sheet Metal Fabrication & Lean Excellence

Adalet/Scott Fetzer Company; Cardington Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adalet/Scott Fetzer Company in Cardington, Ohio, is seeking a proven Plant Manager to own Cardington Operations, leading safety, profitability, quality, and customer service in a fast‑paced, high‑mix/low‑volume environment.

You will direct manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, and engineering; translate forecasts into production plans, manage assets and budgets, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, ensure on‑time delivery, and develop talent while partnering with HR and senior leadership to build

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Proven experience in metal fabrication (Sheet metal preferred) within a high‑mix/low‑volume, fast‑paced production environment.
• Some college education or significant post‑high school training is required.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills with a proven track record of talent development and managing cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Sheet Metal Fabrication processes and variables that impact success.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: provide overarching guidance for Cardington Operations and drive site goals.
• Technical Process Command: translate fabrication requirements into actionable production strategies while maintaining quality and on‑time delivery.
• Operational Direction: lead Production, Planning & Scheduling, EHS, Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Capacity Planning: convert forecasts into production plans with clear metrics and resource allocation.
• Implementation: oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensure schedules, quality, and customer delivery deadlines (OTD).
• Asset Management: manage building, grounds, and machinery with preventative maintenance.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Control: champion Lean/Six Sigma and drive cost‑reduction projects without compromising safety or quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

MS Word

MS Excel

Sheet metal fabrication

CAD/CNC familiarity

Education

Some college education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD/CNC software

ELP/MRP systems

Job description

Adalet/Scott Fetzer Company in Cardington, Ohio, is seeking a proven Plant Manager to own Cardington Operations, leading safety, profitability, quality, and customer service in a fast‑paced, high‑mix/low‑volume environment.

You will direct manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, and engineering; translate forecasts into production plans, manage assets and budgets, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, ensure on‑time delivery, and develop talent while partnering with HR and senior leadership to build