Plant Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing operation in Tuscarawas County, OH.

This position will provide overall leadership and direction for plant operations, with responsibility for driving operational performance, developing a strong leadership team, and ensuring the facility meets its safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong automotive background, experience managing complex operations, and a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for plant operations


• Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership while building organizational bench strength


• Drive operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity


• Establish and maintain a strong culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement


• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and operational best practices


• Manage plant financial performance, operating budgets, labor efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives


• Maintain positive employee and labor relations


• Oversee customer quality performance, delivery commitments, and operational escalations


• Partner with engineering, quality, materials, and corporate leadership to execute business objectives


• Support new product launches, process improvements, and manufacturing optimization initiatives


• Drive inventory management, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency


• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards


• Support facility growth and long-term operational planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience


• 7–10+ years of manufacturing management experience


• Previous experience in a Plant Manager or senior manufacturing operations leadership role


• Automotive manufacturing experience required, preferably within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier environment


• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams


• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational performance management


• Experience managing a unionized workforce preferred


• Experience with rubber, plastics, extrusion, or related manufacturing processes is a plus


• Strong financial acumen, including plant budgets, cost management, and operational KPIs


• Experience driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity


• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational leadership skills


• Ability to partner effectively with senior executive leadership and cross-functional teams