Plant Manager
ainsley search groupTuscarawas, OH
Plant Manager
ainsley search groupTuscarawas, OHManager L7
Industrial Production ManagersGeneral and Operations ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingGeneral Automotive RepairTire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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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 experience7–10+ 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 KPIsExperience 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
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Tuscarawas, OH
Occupation
Industrial Production Managers
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
9 days ago