Plant Manager

Zekelman Industries•Warren, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Plant Manager at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will lead overall plant operations to achieve financial objectives and drive continuous improvement in safety, lean manufacturing, productivity, quality, and cost. The role involves operational leadership, strategic planning, and employee development, with direct impact on manufacturing performance, employee engagement, and business growth. You will work closely with HR, Safety, Finance, Sales, and Maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations while improving yields and output. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Warren, Ohio. The position is suited to a results-driven manufacturing leader who values accountability and metrics and brings a strong safety and continuous-improvement mindset.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, with proven success building and leading high-performing teams.
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
Results-driven, entrepreneurial leadership and the ability to make sound decisions with urgency.
High ethical standards and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a technical field.
Strong labor relations experience.
Working knowledge of ISO standards.

Responsibilities

Lead and promote safe work practices in compliance with regulatory requirements and company safety policies.
Develop and execute operating plans for current and upcoming months, proactively identifying risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Build a performance-based culture focused on accountability, safety, metrics, and operational excellence.
Provide clear organizational direction and communication aligned with corporate goals, objectives, and vision across plant departments.
Review daily operating reports and resolve manufacturing, maintenance, and operational issues while minimizing costs and preventing delays.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve day-to-day issues and support continuous-improvement initiatives.
Formulate and implement production policies and programs affecting scheduling, quality, cost, and efficiency.
Lead new manufacturing initiatives by applying lean principles, optimizing resources, and improving production systems and processes.
Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate employees to support strong leadership, high morale, teamwork, and positive labor relations.
Delegate work effectively while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.