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Plant Manager(Metal)

Ajulia Executive Search
Youngstown, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Plant Manager(Metal)


  • Hands-on experience in fabrication, machining centers, and precision manufacturing processes.
  • Proven track record driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity gains through Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with strong accuracy in production reporting and workflow visibility.


The Plant Manager oversees all daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role leads plant activities across operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and EHS while driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strong financial performance. The Plant Manager ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards, develops employees, supports new product integration, and maintains strong collaboration with Sales, R&D, and other key functions to meet customer and business needs.


Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.


Employment Type:

Permanent Full-time


  • Great Pay
  • Very Competitive Benefits Package
  • Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
  • Immediate Hire


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead Production, Quality, Materials, Engineering, and EHS teams.
  • Hire, train, and develop employees to build a strong operations team.
  • Implement and continuously improve EHS practices to ensure employee safety and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
  • Lead and control day‑to‑day plant operations to achieve financial and operational goals aligned with the company’s business plan.
  • Oversee functional areas such as maintenance, manufacturing, quality control, engineering, supply/logistics, distribution, accounting, and administration.
  • Represent the company with customers and ensure excellent support and service.
  • Hold monthly communication meetings with the operations team.
  • Implement and maintain strong processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and quality tools.
  • Ensure high quality, on‑time delivery, and a safe work environment.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; MBA preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent training strongly preferred.
  • 10 years of plant or general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience in fabrication, machining centers, and precision manufacturing processes.
  • Proven track record driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity gains through Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with strong accuracy in production reporting and workflow visibility.
  • Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and financial statements.
  • Proven leadership experience overseeing diverse functions such as operations, engineering, materials/distribution, maintenance, quality, HR, EHS, and finance.


BENEFITS:

  • Great Pay
  • Very Competitive Benefits Package
  • Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
  • Immediate Hire


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jasleen@ajuliaexecutivesearch.com

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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