Plant Manager

Plant Manager Location:

New Philadelphia, Ohio Type:

Direct Hire Job #26290 Are you looking to step into a leadership role where you can oversee manufacturing operations, drive production efficiency, and lead teams within a heavy industrial environment? This opportunity as a Plant Manager focuses on supervising production activities, coordinating manufacturing operations, and ensuring quality, safety, and operational goals are achieved within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone with strong production leadership experience who enjoys optimizing workflows, leading teams, and improving manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate production activities across manufacturing operations including trailer assembly, machine shop, and sheet metal operations Review production schedules, specifications, and priorities to plan departmental work assignments Analyze production orders, quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules to support operational planning Plan shift production operations, assign duties to team members, and oversee departmental activities Establish production priorities and manufacturing sequences based on operational schedules Ensure production quality and output meet operational and customer specifications Interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders for production teams Assist employees with troubleshooting manufacturing and operational issues Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize downtime and reduce delays Monitor machine and equipment performance to ensure optimal utilization and daily operational readiness Support training, coaching, and development of production employees Maintain production reports, attendance records, and operational documentation Partner with Quality Control teams to improve operating methods and product quality Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with safety regulations Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and manage production personnel Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Required Experience:

Bachelors degree preferred 5-8 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience required Experience within heavy industrial, metal fabrication, or manufacturing environments preferred Experience working with government or industry regulations such as DOT, ASME, or ISO preferred Strong leadership, team development, and employee management skills Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation Strong problem-solving and operational troubleshooting abilities Experience overseeing production scheduling and workflow coordination Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong attention to safety, quality, and operational efficiency Proficiency with production reporting and operational documentation systems

Benefits:

401(K) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance

Paid Time Off Salary:

$110K-$135K Ask for:

Brenna Job Id:

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