Plant Operations Leader — Lean Manufacturing

Allparts, Inc.; Madison, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dorman Products in Madison, IN is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a fast‑paced, high‑precision manufacturing facility. You will drive daily operations across production, maintenance, scheduling, and warehousing while executing strategic site plans and leading cross‑functional teams.

You will champion safety, quality, and cost metrics, develop budgets, and mentor a diverse team of supervisors and engineers. A strong background in lean and IATF 16949 is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Background in automotive, powersports, or related high‑precision, fast‑paced manufacturing industries.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, maintenance, scheduling, manufacturing engineering, and warehouse.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long‑term site strategies related to capacity expansion, automation, and capital investment.
• Lead safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance and company safety standards.
• Ensure product quality meets global standards, customer expectations, and industry requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a diverse team of supervisors, engineers, and production staff.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operations leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Dorman Products in Madison, IN is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a fast‑paced, high‑precision manufacturing facility. You will drive daily operations across production, maintenance, scheduling, and warehousing while executing strategic site plans and leading cross‑functional teams.

You will champion safety, quality, and cost metrics, develop budgets, and mentor a diverse team of supervisors and engineers. A strong background in lean and IATF 16949 is essential for success.