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Plant Manager

Posted on June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 by JMJ Phillip

We are seeking a forward-thinking and strategically driven Plant Manager to lead a high-impact manufacturing operation. This role demands a proactive leader capable of not just managing day-to-day plant operations, but also anticipating challenges, aligning with long-term organizational goals, and driving sustained operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring both deep operational expertise and a vision for innovation, efficiency, and growth within a complex production environment.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Leadership

  • Set and drive the strategic direction for plant performance, aligning with organizational goals and manufacturing excellence
  • Identify and implement long-term improvements in plant efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization
  • Develop and manage capital improvement plans in coordination with senior leadership

Team and Performance Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of department heads and supervisors
  • Build accountability across the plant workforce through clear KPIs and performance management systems
  • Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Production Oversight

  • Oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met
  • Drive operational consistency across shifts, departments, and process lines
  • Optimize resource planning including labor, materials, and equipment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and HR teams to ensure alignment on plant priorities
  • Represent plant interests in executive meetings and contribute to company-wide strategy initiatives
  • Serve as a liaison for key corporate stakeholders to ensure plant performance is meeting expectations

Problem Solving & Change Management

  • Analyze complex challenges and implement sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results
  • Lead change management efforts to implement new systems, processes, or technologies with minimal disruption
  • Anticipate future operational needs and proactively address bottlenecks or risks

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field – Required
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment – Required
  • Proven track record of improving plant operations and implementing strategic initiatives

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

What the Role Offers

  • Salary Range: $180,000 – $250,000
  • Bonus Structure: Performance-based incentives aligned with operational and corporate KPIs
  • Permanent Placement Fee: 25.00%
  • Openings: 1 Full-Time Leadership Role
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
    Competitive retirement plan and 401(k) with company match
  • Executive training and leadership development opportunities
    Performance recognition programs and long-term career growth
    Relocation support, if applicable

Why Perrysburg?

Perrysburg offers a strategic location in the Midwest with access to a skilled workforce and robust infrastructure, making it an ideal base for manufacturing leadership. With a balance of suburban comfort and industrial momentum, Perrysburg is positioned for growth and innovation in advanced manufacturing. This role offers the chance to make a significant operational impact in a plant that is ready for a new chapter of leadership and transformation.

 
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