Plant Manager

About Arnold Magnetic Technologies

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-performance permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies, precision thin metals, and engineered solutions for mission-critical applications. Our products serve aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and industrial markets worldwide. With a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction, Arnold delivers solutions that enable the world’s most demanding applications.

Position Summary

The Plant Manager will play a key role in leading plant performance and driving day-to-day actions to deliver production requirements on time and at cost, with added focus on safety, skill building and capability enhancements of the plant leadership team. The Plant Manager will work closely with the COO to deliver the strategic plans associated with growing the Greenville plant’s revenue and customer base, and will manage and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring excellent product quality, strong customer service, and the lowest possible cost of production. The Plant Manager will report to the COO and be based in the Greenville, Ohio manufacturing site.  

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Direct and manage all plant operations including casting, motor assembly, rotor, and stator manufacturing
• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand, quality standards, and delivery schedules
• Lead and deliver KPIs such as First Time Through (FTT), OEE, yield, downtime, and efficiency

• Establish a reputation for excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, OSHA, and other regulatory and compliance standards as customer’s requirements evolve 
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure adherence to product specifications and customer requirements
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects or process deviations

Safety & Maintenance

• Champion workplace safety initiatives and enforce safety protocols and processes
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs focused on maximizing uptime and equipment reliability
• Ensure reliability and uptime of critical manufacturing assets

Continuous Improvement

• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies
• Optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency
• Introduce automation and advanced manufacturing technologies where applicable

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership on capacity planning, capital investments, and long-term growth strategies
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation
• Support new product launches and technology transfers

Teambuilding and Performance Management

• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent across all plant functions
• Foster a high-performance, results-driven culture built on collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Implement training, tools, and systems to enhance capabilities
• Set clear performance metrics for plant leadership team, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and ensure goals are met or exceeded

Inventory Planning and Control

• Work closely with procurement teams to ensure continuity of supply for direct materials, effectively integrating demand, short-term and long-term capacity planning, supply planning, and inventory management capabilities to support business objectives
• Develop a Plan For Every Part (PFEP), including consistent part planning parameters in MRP, and a process for sustaining improvements
• Work with finance to deploy effective cycle count process for inventory management 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for inventory control and best practices for warehouse management

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field required (Masters preferred)
• Experience: 10 years of experience in Operations roles with track record for progression into roles with greater responsibility
• 5 years in Operation leadership role within industrial manufacturing, including experience working with remote leadership and extended team members 
• Expertise in Operations leadership and people management – additional experience across planning, inventory management, and engineering is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships to manage performance for quality, delivery, safety and total cost of sales
• A hands-on, resourceful, entrepreneurial approach and ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day execution
• Proven track record for operational performance and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, manage, and develop top talent in building a high performing team; a natural mentor, consensus builder, and change agent 

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership with strong execution skills.
• Financial acumen and solid understanding of operations and manufacturing 
• Strong influencing and negotiation abilities
• Data-driven decision-making with operational discipline
• Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams
• Ability to collaborate across functions such as sales, engineering, R&D etc. to work toward a shared goal and in the best interest of Arnold

Why Join Arnold

• Be part of a market leader in advanced magnetic and materials technology.
• Help shape the operations team and direction for a rapidly growing, technology-driven, innovative company.
• Collaborate with a world-class team dedicated to engineering excellence and customer success.