About this opportunity
Ainsley Search Group lists this Plant Manager opportunity in tuscarawas county, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Who can apply
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