We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations leader to join our client's team. Our global Tier 1 client is looking for a Plant Manager to join its facility in Ohio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full P&L responsibility and site leadership for a high-volume manufacturing plant.
- Drive excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, EHS, quality, logistics, and HR.
- Deliver continuous improvement initiatives and operational turnaround strategies.
- Oversee new product launches and support key OEM programs.
- Develop a culture of accountability, efficiency, and lean execution.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years in complex manufacturing (automotive preferred), with at least 10 years in plant-level operations.
- 3+ years as a Plant Manager in a global supplier environment, ideally serving German OEMs.
- Proven track record in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and team development.
- Strong business acumen and deep understanding of operational finance.
- Experience with change management and cultural transformation.
- Hands-on leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Advanced degree is a plus).
- Experience in European-owned companies is a strong advantage.
