Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality, Delivery

Paycom; Orland (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Orland, IN seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Orland manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will oversee production leads and a manufacturing workforce, shaping continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive manufacturing experience, and a track record of developing teams while managing budgets and KPIs to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, maintenance, quality systems, and supply chain logistics.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop employees, and drive accountability.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable manufacturing performance.
• Direct and develop Production Leads while providing leadership to production staff.
• Ensure orders are produced and shipped on time while meeting quality and service expectations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Manage production planning, manufacturing processes, maintenance, logistics, inventory, and distribution.
• Develop and implement policies and processes to reduce costs and maximize efficiency.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and others to hit business objectives.
• Support recruiting, training, coaching, and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage plant budgets and control operating costs while identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Analyze operational performance and provide reports and updates to leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Budgeting

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Metal fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paycom in Orland, IN seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Orland manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will oversee production leads and a manufacturing workforce, shaping continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive manufacturing experience, and a track record of developing teams while managing budgets and KPIs to meet business objectives.