Senior Operations Manager

Ciresiandmorek; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek seeks a Plant Manager to lead a large-scale production operation in a complex, heavy industrial environment in Indiana. The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and workforce effectiveness.

You will drive safety, quality, throughput, and financial performance while partnering with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance. Experience in unionized settings and Lean initiatives is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead division operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
• Drive production performance, throughput, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and alignment with production goals.
• Own financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, and execution of operating plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial operations.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in metals, steel, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Background in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead a large-scale production operation within a complex, heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for overall performance across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and workforce effectiveness. The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands‑on leadership to deliver operational excellence, drive continuous improvement, and achieve financial and performance objectives in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead division operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
• Drive production performance, throughput, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and alignment with production goals.
• Own financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, and execution of operating plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands‑on, relationship‑driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.

Learn more about us at CiresiMorek.