Plant Manager
- Cincinnati, OH
- $140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Pay: $140,000 (midpoint) + bonus
Location/Schedule: Blue Ash, OH | Full-Time (Onsite)trak group is partnering with a respected manufacturer of lighting and graphics solutions to find a strategic, people-first Plant Manager to lead daily operations at their flagship facility. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on the floormotivating teams, optimizing workflow, and bringing lean practices to life in a high-performance environment.Why Youll Love This Role
- Lead a key facility in a growing organization known for quality and innovation
- Work cross-functionally and directly impact safety, efficiency, and culture
- Join a company that values urgency, respect, and continuous improvement
- Make your mark by building strong teams and driving operational excellence
- Oversee daily plant operations, managing KPIs across production, shipping/receiving, warehouse, and inventory control
- Lead, coach, and support 10 direct supervisor-level reports across two shifts
- Implement and sustain Lean tools like 5S, PDCA, Standard Work, and Visual Management
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and promote a strong safety culture
- Optimize plant layout and resource utilization to meet production targets
- Manage plant budget and contribute to capital investment proposals
- Collaborate with departments including Supply Chain, Quality, HR, and Engineering
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Bachelors degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- 710 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt strongly preferred)
- Excellent floor leadership skillssomeone who leads from the front
- Experience in light industrial, light assembly, or metal fabrication environments
- Strong ERP, KPI management, and cross-functional communication skills