Plant Operations Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Hendrickson; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401K with match

Pension plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Education assistance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Indiana seeks a Senior Plant Operations Manager to oversee production, materials, purchasing, and manufacturing engineering. You will identify problems, develop plans to improve material usage, equipment, and staff, and ensure safety and success in daily operations.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, on-time delivery, cost containment, and team leadership. Applicants should have a bachelor's in a related field and at least 15 years in manufacturing with lean manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 15+ years manufacturing experience.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge (5S, TOC, visual factory).
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, materials, purchasing, and manufacturing engineering.
• Identify problems and develop plans to improve material usage and processes.
• Ensure safety and success in the work environment.
• Lead continuous improvement focused on on-time delivery, productivity, quality, and cost containment.
• Manage shop floor controls including scheduling, reporting, and inventory control.
• Direct and coordinate efforts of production, material control, quality, and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Hendrickson in Indiana seeks a Senior Plant Operations Manager to oversee production, materials, purchasing, and manufacturing engineering. You will identify problems, develop plans to improve material usage, equipment, and staff, and ensure safety and success in daily operations.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, on-time delivery, cost containment, and team leadership. Applicants should have a bachelor's in a related field and at least 15 years in manufacturing with lean manufacturing