Title: Plant Operations Manager
Location: Thompson, OH
Job Summary: The Plant Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of plant operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment while driving operational performance, product quality, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for managing production, maintenance, budgeting, capital projects, workforce development, and cross-functional initiatives while fostering a strong safety culture and aligning operational execution with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Provide daily leadership for plant operations, production, safety, quality, and workforce performance.
- Oversee production activities to ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and on-time delivery.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations.
- Lead and develop production, maintenance, and operational teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Manage operational resources, staffing, and scheduling to meet production goals.
- Oversee plant equipment, facilities, and operational systems to maximize uptime and efficiency.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and cost improvement initiatives.
- Lead capital projects and continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity and operational performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production, maintenance, environmental compliance, inventory management, and business objectives.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to improve operational results.
- Support succession planning, workforce development, and strategic business initiatives.
- Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or a minimum of eight years of related industry experience.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in manufacturing, operations, construction materials, industrial production, or a related industry.
- Three to five years of leadership or management experience with responsibility for safety, budgeting, workforce development, and operational performance.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and environmental regulations.
- Experience with operational planning, production management, budgeting, capital expenditures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- OSHA/MSHA certifications preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant industry certifications preferred.
Physical & Mental Demands:
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling materials or equipment.
- Frequent visual observation, hearing, and verbal communication to monitor operations, lead meetings, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to analyze operational reports, policies, regulations, and technical information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while making sound business decisions.
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees, leadership, vendors, and customers.
- May require operation of company vehicles, production equipment, and other tools associated with the position.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a combination of office, manufacturing plant, and outdoor environments.
- Frequent exposure to loud noise, moving machinery, dust, varying weather conditions, and active production areas.
- Regular interaction with production, maintenance, and operational personnel.
- Occasional travel to company locations, operational sites, meetings, and training events.
- Generally standard business hours with flexibility to support production demands, emergencies, special projects, and extended hours as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that an inclusive workforce drives innovation, strengthens collaboration, and contributes to our continued success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for everyone.
Pay: From $104,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require work visa transfer, sponsorship, or lottery submission?
Education:
Experience:
- Leadership: 3 years (Required)
- manufacturing, construction, or industrial: 8 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Thompson, OH 44086 (Required)
Work Location: In person
