Plant Manager, Newark OH
About The Position
Reporting to the Director, Architectural Specialties (AS) Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager for our Tectum, Inc. subsidiary in Newark OH, near Columbus OH, will oversee two manufacturing sites and lead a team dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, drive lean transformation, and collaborate across functions to deliver world-class customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a measurable impact on growth and performance, this is your chance to lead and inspire. What’s In It For You: Lead operations for a 100+ person manufacturing facility and a secondary site, driving innovation and operational excellence. Be part of a company committed to safety, lean manufacturing, and world-class customer satisfaction. Collaborate with corporate leaders in New Product Development, Sales, Marketing, and Construction Services to shape customer-focused solutions. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement Develop and mentor a high-performing leadership team, contributing to talent development and organizational success
Requirements
- Strong business leadership with proven ability to deliver P&L results.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams in a unionized environment.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing and process improvement tools such as Kaizen.
- Results-oriented mindset with strong collaboration and integration skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline (Engineering preferred).
- 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading in a unionized workforce.
- Familiarity with matrixed organizational structures.
Nice To Haves
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification desired.
- Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence and cultural transformation.
- Experience developing leadership teams and fostering talent growth.
- Ability to shape strategic opportunities for innovation and revenue growth.
- Experience with SAP for optimizing plant operations and reporting
- Passion for safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Safety & Environmental: Build a culture of zero injuries, promote strong safety practices, and maintain high standards of 5S and housekeeping.
- Talent Development: Develop a highly capable leadership team, set clear objectives, and foster engagement and continuous improvement.
- Customer Experience: Align operations with customer expectations, collaborating with sales and marketing, and ensure world-class quality and service.
- Operational Leadership: Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, manage budgets and forecasts, and own P&L for Newark and Hebron plants.
- Strategic Integration: Establish priorities, create a multi-year roadmap for growth, and identify opportunities for innovation in products and processes.
- Directly supervise six functional leaders and provide dotted-line leadership for HR and Finance.
Benefits
- A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
- A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
