Plant Manager
About The Position
Astro Shapes is a leading aluminum extrusion manufacturer delivering end‑to‑end solutions—from concept through completion—supported by advanced technology, full-service capabilities, and a strong commitment to quality and on-time performance. Headquartered in Struthers, Ohio, Astro Shapes operates a vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facility with over 500 employees and extensive in-house capabilities including extrusion, fabrication, anodizing, powder coating, and finishing. Our success is driven by our people. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, high standards, and accountability—empowering team members to grow and make a meaningful impact. Position Overview The Plant Manager will lead and optimize all aspects of a high-volume aluminum extrusion facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce engagement while ensuring alignment with company objectives. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a complex manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing
- Proven experience managing large-scale operations (500+ employees preferred)
- Strong knowledge of aluminum extrusion processes and related operations
- Experience in high-volume production environments with aggressive KPIs
- Background in union environments and labor relations
- Financial acumen including budgeting and capital project management
- Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Lead all plant operations including extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and shipping
- Drive key performance metrics: safety, quality, scrap reduction, uptime, and on-time delivery
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities and implement improvements
- Manage plant financial performance including budgets and cost controls
- Oversee scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow
- Partner with HR to support workforce planning and union relations
- Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and frontline employees
- Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure strong communication and engagement across all levels of the organization
Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable leadership role within a growing manufacturing company
- Opportunity to lead a large, complex operation
- Career growth within a respected industry leader
- A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
