What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Axion Recruitment?
Plant Manager
- Hammond, IN
- Days, M-F
- Packaging Manufacturer
- $180,000 - $205,000 Bonus
A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all site operations, including Production, Maintenance, Safety, Continuous Improvement, Finance and HR. This senior leadership role will focus on improving performance, developing teams and delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all daily manufacturing and facility operations
- Maximize production output, efficiency and profitability
- Reduce waste, control costs and improve production planning
- Drive continuous improvement, Lean and 5S initiatives
- Improve preventive maintenance and equipment reliability
- Oversee facility capital projects
- Lead and develop management and hourly teams
- Maintain a safe, efficient and positive working environment
- Resolve operational and employee-related issues
- Partner with Supply Chain to meet customer requirements
What We’re Looking For
- 8–10 years of manufacturing experience
- 5–7 years of manufacturing leadership experience
- Plant operations and team-management experience
- Knowledge of production, maintenance, safety and financial principles
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or a related field preferred
- Lean Six Sigma and 5S experience preferred
This position is commutable from:Gary, East Chicago, Munster, Highland, Griffith, Schererville, and Merrillville.
Relevant Job Titles: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager and Site Manager.
All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note that our client is unable to offer sponsorship or visa support for this role.
Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Salary : $180,000 - $205,000