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Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc.

Plant Manager / Manufacturing Ops Lead

indianapolis, IN

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About this opportunity

Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc. lists this Plant Manager / Manufacturing Ops Lead opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Lincoln Search Consultants has been retained to identify an experienced Plant Manager for an established manufacturing operation in Indianapolis.

This is a highly visible site leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys improving an operation—not simply maintaining one . The Plant Manager will have multi site responsibility and lead teams and leaders across Production, Materials, Engineering, EHS, Inventory Control and related plant functions.

The organization is seeking a hands-on, strategic manufacturing leader who can quickly assess the operation, identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen accountability and develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for manufacturing and warehouse operations with accountability across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost (SQDIC)

Lead, develop and hold accountable a team of functional leaders across the operation

Identify operational gaps and implement sustainable process improvements

Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility

Establish and utilize KPIs and daily management tools to improve plant performance

Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Customer Service and other functions to support business objectives

Oversee production planning, inventory, warehouse/distribution and fulfillment activities

Manage operating budgets, cost controls and capital improvement initiatives

Support S&OP and capacity planning, particularly around seasonal production requirements

Build scalable processes and operating disciplines that position the facility for long-term success

What We're Looking For

10+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing and/or plant operations

Previous Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager or comparable leadership experience

Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost

Strong background in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement

Experience leading and developing managers and frontline leadership

Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets and operational KPIs

Ability to balance strategic leadership with a willingness to be visible and hands-on within the operation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related discipline preferred

Six Sigma, Lean or related continuous improvement certification is a plus

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to step into an operation where leadership is looking for someone who can have a meaningful impact. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence how the facility operates, strengthen the leadership team, improve processes and help shape the future direction of the operation.

This position is onsite in Indianapolis . The business has seasonal production cycles that require increased leadership presence during peak periods.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially by Lincoln Search Consultants .

Worksite address

indianapolis, IN, 46262, US

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