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Plant Manager

Seymour Staffing Professionals, Inc.
Defiance, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026 CLOSED ON 8/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Seymour Staffing Professionals, Inc.?

Overview:


Candidates MUST have ceramic, glass or steel manufacturing experience in facilities that melt material. Multi Site management experience with a minimum of 200 employees and union experience required.


We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across all facets of plant management.

This position offers an engaging opportunity for a dedicated professional eager to lead manufacturing excellence. If you possess the requisite skills in production management, process optimization, and team leadership within a global manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping innovative solutions that drive operational success.


Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required (engineering or technical related degree preferred) with 12 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5 years as a Plant Manager or equivalent senior site leadership role.

· Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi‑line manufacturing operations with union and salaried workforces.

· Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in safety, productivity, quality, cost, and employee engagement.

· Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance and capital programs.

· Deep knowledge of continuous improvement disciplines (Lean, Six Sigma, Kepner‑Tregoe, or similar).

· Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory agencies, and safety program leadership.

· Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to challenge and improve manufacturing systems.

· Highly effective communicator and collaborator, capable of influencing at all levels of the organization.

· Demonstrated ability to set clear direction, prioritize competing demands, and drive disciplined execution.


Responsibilities:

· Full responsibility for a multi‑site, operation with 600 hourly and 60 salaried employees, multiple unions, and diverse product lines.

· Drive major capital investments, rebuilds, automation, and potential expansion.

  • · Significant interaction with senior leadership and corporate stakeholders.


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