Plant Manager - Machining and Forging

Plant Manager, Machining and Forging

Location: South Point, OH (Southeast Ohio / West Virginia region)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000 to $150,000 per year, plus quarterly bonuses

Lead every part of a metal manufacturing plant, from safety and people to production and profitability, with a 12% 401(k) and quarterly bonuses.

Must-Haves

• Progressive leadership experience over multiple departments or a significant operating unit
• Proven record of delivering measurable results in manufacturing or a similarly complex environment
• Strong financial aptitude, including budgets, costs, variances, KPIs, and plant financial performance
• Ability to build teams, develop leaders, and establish accountability
• Track record of leading through change and solving complex problems
• Strong Excel and operational reporting skills

What You’ll Do

• Lead overall plant operations, including safety, people, quality, production, delivery, and inventory
• Own plant financial performance and translate data into action
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma
• Manage equipment, production systems, and inventory
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Finance, Sales, HR, and Supply Chain
• Report to the VP of Operations and collaborate with sister locations

Nice-to-Haves

• Plant Manager experience in machining, forging, fabrication, or metals
• P&L, budgeting, and forecasting responsibility
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen experience
• ISO 9001 experience
• ERP/MRP experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations Management (experience may substitute)

Compensation and Benefits

• $125,000 to $150,000 per year
• Quarterly bonuses
• 12% 401(k)

About the Company
Our client is a multi-site metal manufacturing company with machining and forging operations serving industrial markets.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.