A leading industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to run full operational leadership at its Akron, New York facility.

 

This is a critical on-site position responsible for production, planning, sourcing, logistics, people management, EHS and continuous improvement across the plant.

 

DAY-TO-DAY OF THE PLANT MANAGER ROLE

 

The Plant Manager will:

• Oversee daily production requirements, planning and workflow
• Optimise processes across sourcing, planning, and logistics to improve quality, cost and output
• Lead and develop supervisors, sourcing, planning, maintenance and production teams
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance, driving safety and LTA reduction
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and standard costing for new processes
• Work closely with engineering on updates, NCRs and change requests
• Implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership to align plant performance with North American business strategy

 

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)

 

SKILLS YOU NEED

• 4-year degree (Engineering/Technical preferred)
• 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of machine shop, fabrication, and assembly operations
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical drawings
• Experience with CNC machining or CAM programming
• MRP/ERP experience (Infor LN, SAP, Axapta, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a machine shop environment and support off-shift work if needed

 

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Plant Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Operations Management
• Production Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• 5S
• Kaizen
• CNC Machining
• Fabrication
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Engineering Drawings
• ERP / MRP (SAP / Infor LN / Axapta)
• Machine Shop Operations
• OSHA Compliance
• Health & Safety

 

TO APPLY

 

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