Plant Operations Manager (Foundry/Metals)

CapstoneONE Search; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is representing a globally recognized FORTUNE 500 industrial manufacturing organization seeking a Plant Operations Manager in Reading, United States. The role involves leading the Plant Production function and implementing world-class processes to improve plant KPIs. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and 2-5 years of Production/Operations Leadership experience, preferably in metals manufacturing. This position is full-time at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Production/Operations Leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in metals manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 4 direct reports in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Establish Production KPI's and meet manufacturing deliverables.
• Drive departmental process improvements and corrective actions.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

We are representing a globally recognized FORTUNE 500 industrial manufacturing organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager due to a recently announced retirement. This role will be responsible for leading the Plant Production function while working to implement world‑class processes in an effort to improve plant KPI's and deliverables.

Position Overview

• Reporting to the Director of Operations, this candidate will lead (4) direct reports within a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Complete ownership over meeting manufacturing deliverables and budget.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.
• Establish Production KPI's, and deliverables.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem‑solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
• Direct department process improvements and corrective actions.
• Provide key input into the development of the department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support the department business plan goals.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration.
• Candidate should have at least 2‑5 years of Production/Operations Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Candidate should be well versed in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Continuous Improvement with a strong approach to problem solving.
• Metals manufacturing experience preferred.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Wholesale Metals and Minerals