Hyperion Solutions is a technology driven vertical transportation solution provider headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and with offices around the United States. Hyperion Solutions connects trusted and respected brands to create the premier integrated provider of Systems & Components, and Technical Services for the Vertical Transportation industry. As a transforming company, we are continuously looking for positive, energetic, passionate people to join our team.
Hyperion Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Plant/Site Manager to join our Richmond, IN team, supporting our Elevator Equipment Corporation brand. Reporting to the GM, this position is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations at the EECO Richmond, IN manufacturing facility, including Production, Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and on-site Engineering coordination. This role ensures operational excellence, develops high-performing teams, and drives continuous improvement, safety, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
This position provides broader site leadership and cross-functional ownership beyond the Operations Manager role while remaining more execution-focused and site-centric than the General Manager. The Plant Manager serves as the primary leader for plant performance, culture, and operational strategy implementation.
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Plant Operations and Production Management:
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Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production, shipping and receiving, materials flow, and facility oversight.
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Translate business objectives into plant-level execution plans and performance goals.
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Monitor production schedules, capacity, WIP, and on-time delivery; implement corrective actions as needed.
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Manage and allocate resources (people, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient, high-quality output.
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Partner with supply chain and engineering teams to support production planning and execution.
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Quality and Continuous Improvement:
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Establish and sustain a culture where quality is embedded in all processes and behaviors.
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Ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations through strong quality systems and controls.
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Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reduction of scrap and rework.
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Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, and flow improvements.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to implement best practices and measurable performance improvements.
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Leadership & People Development: o Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and department managers.
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Foster a positive, accountable, and engaged work environment. oEnsure effective onboarding, training, cross-training, and succession planning.
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Drive performance management, employee development, and retention efforts. oModel Hyperion’s values and lead change initiatives at the site level.
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Health, Safety & Compliance:
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Own site-level safety performance and promote a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
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Lead safety training, audits, and corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
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Customer & Performance Management
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Partner with customer-facing teams to support delivery commitments and resolve site-level issues.
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Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
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Analyze performance trends and implement action plans to close gaps and improve results.
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Facilities & Equipment management
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Oversee facility operations, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance programs.
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Ensure equipment uptime and coordinate repairs and capital improvement needs.
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Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient plant environment.
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Additional Responsibilities:
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Partner with Finance, HR, Engineering, and Sales through matrix relationships to support site performance.
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Support new product introductions, process changes, and growth initiatives.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
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BS/BA in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required.
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7+ years of manufacturing operations experience, including multifunction plant leadership.
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Prior experience leading supervisors or managers required.
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Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, inventory management, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
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Elevator industry or highly engineered product experience preferred.
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Communicates effectively:
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Shares information with the team. Actively listens and involves others. Clearly
conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
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Strong interpersonal skills & ability to engage and communicate with internal & external partners at all levels of the organization
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Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred
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Manages performance:
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Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance. Uses personal influence to encourage and support.
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Develops talent:
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Values the difference that each team member makes and connects their role to
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organizational and team success. Provides direction and guidance in team and
collaborative settings. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge and develop skill areas to accomplish tasks or
solve problems.
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Supports organization goals and values:
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Actively supports organizational goals and values. Aligns actions around
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organizational goals. Gives priority to organizational needs and concerns when making decisions.
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Decision making:
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Identifies issues, problems, and opportunities, recognizing issues, problems, or opportunities, and determines whether action is needed.
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Commits to action by implementing decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time.
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Involves others by including them in the decision-making process as warranted
to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
Hyperion is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs and activities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
At Hyperion Solutions, Inc. we understand that our employees are our most valuable asset. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits package, opportunities for advancement and a positive work environment that recognizes initiative and enables personal growth.
Hyperion Solutions (Hyperion) connects trusted and respected brands to create the premier integrated provider of Systems & Components, Digital Solutions, and Technical Services for the Vertical Transportation industry. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the Hyperion family of brands includes Capital Electric Motor, Elevator Equipment Company (EECO), EMI Porta, Integrated Display Systems (LiftNet), McIntosh Industries, Standard Elevator Systems (Torin Drive North America), Texacone, Titan Machine, Vator Accessories, and ZZIPCO. Hyperion has manufacturing and distribution facilities in California, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas. For more information, visit www.hyperion-solutions.com
