Manager, Plant Operations

Lennox International • Wheeling, WV

1d • $97,600 - $128,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Manager at our Lennox AES facility in Wheeling, West Virginia plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily manufacturing operations. This role drives excellence in safety, staffing, quality, productivity, and cost control while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are hands-on, people-focused leaders with strong manufacturing experience and the ability to partner effectively across departments to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, including facility oversight.
• Proven track record of managing plant P&L, budgets, and financial performance.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing capital projects and facility upgrades is a plus.
• HVAC industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for plant operations, including manufacturing, facility maintenance, and support functions.
• Oversee production supervisors and ensure effective management of day-to-day plant activities.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency while reducing costs.
• Lead and manage plant P&L, budgets, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations; champion a culture of safety across the facility.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks and lead plant-wide safety meetings to ensure accountability, employee engagement, and a proactive safety culture.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes.
• Oversee facility maintenance programs, including preventive and predictive maintenance, to minimize downtime.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure product quality, on-time delivery, and operational excellence.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and leadership development within the plant workforce.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, long-term capacity expansion, and capital projects.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to track progress, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager