LHH is seeking a Plant Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client on the Southwest side of Indianapolis, Indiana. In this position, you will direct all operations at your manufacturing facility, oversee capital projects for expansion, continuous improvements, etc. This is a modest-sized facility so ideal candidates will have leadership experience within small to mid-sized companies and be very team-oriented, adaptive to change, and excited about the opportunity to be a difference-maker. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $115,000-130,000 per year plus bonus and includes several medical insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.
***H1B/Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position***
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the manufacturing, materials, supply chain, engineering, and front office departments
Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operation procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget, and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs
Oversee all special projects and capital projects
Ensure all departments are operating effectively, encouraging collaboration, and adhering to business quality standards
Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service
Oversee and manage customer concerns and work cross-functionally with Sales Department to ensure operational capabilities to match projected growth and customer needs
Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility and strong leadership
Be a proactive leader, self-motivated and able to analyze, react and develop a plan of action and see it through
Be a team player, value people and be able to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field is highly preferred
Minimum of 10+ years of operational leadership experience over a manufacturing and/or assembly operation is required
Must have demonstrated experience leading major capital projects
Ideal candidates will have experience with Lean Six Sigma/5S strategies and know how to effectively apply them within a production environment
Strong business acumen and experience with strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, human resources, sales, customer service and leadership of direct reports
Proven track record of implementing initiatives resulting in increased organizational efficiencies and profitable outcomes
Ability to maintain positive relationships with customers, employees and fellow leadership, exemplifying professionalism and driving a culture of positivity and excellence
H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position
If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Plant Manager Job on the Southwest side of Indianapolis, Indiana, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.
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