Plant Manager

Latham, The Pool Company•Youngstown, OH

69d•$115,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager at our Youngstown, Ohio facility is responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations to achieve corporate goals through strong execution of our mission and vision. The Plant Manager is accountable for overall plant performance, including achieving near- and long-term KPIs and business objectives in a cost-effective way while ensuring strict alignment with health & safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role provides leadership through delegation to production and key supervisors, while also owning accountability for the facility operating in a safe, clean, and responsible manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment
5+ years managing capital expenditures
5+ years using Lean Six Sigma tools and methods
3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing plant leadership capacity
Bachelor’s degree or technical degree (Engineering preferred)
Lean Manufacturing experience (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred)
Knowledge of basic accounting/finance principles and budgeting
Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and employee relations
Demonstrated ability to lead people and create accountability
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and lead by example
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret business reports, metrics, and KPIs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the company with employees, vendors, and customers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Project management experience
Experience driving site-level improvements through daily management systems and structured problem-solving

Responsibilities

Lead plant operations to deliver performance across safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost
Establish operating rhythms (daily/weekly/monthly) to monitor performance and drive corrective actions
Partner with shared services leaders including Quality, EH&S, Planning/Scheduling, Warranty, Customer Service, and Design to support both tactical execution and long-term strategy
Lead and coordinate internal and third-party resources for facility maintenance and uptime
Execute company EH&S policies, procedures, training, and practices
Establish routine practices to support compliance with OSHA and all applicable standards
Maintain facility security and enforce responsible site practices
Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methods
Deliver measurable improvements in: Throughput & labor utilization via lean/six sigma execution and daily problem-solving
Material utilization & variance reduction through targeted improvement initiatives
Participate in and support PMO (Project Management Office) activities and improvement governance
Execute the plant production plan and meet/exceed order fulfillment demands aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Ensure quality criteria are consistently met throughout production processes
Oversee facility, plant, and equipment maintenance to minimize downtime
Own and manage the facility expense budget
Prepare, submit, and manage Capital Expenditure Requests / Projects (CERs) with measurable ROI
Drive Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) and Base Cost Productivity (BCP) initiatives by defining goals, tracking performance, and delivering results through completion
Perform HR-related responsibilities aligned with company processes, including: Salary administration and performance review processes based on annual headcount planning/budget
Staffing leadership: identify staffing needs, interview and recommend direct/indirect hires, and ensure cross-training readiness
Maintain an engaged and inclusive culture with proactive issue resolution
Support employee relations by partnering with HR to uphold company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Build and maintain long-term succession plans and provide training/coaching to planned successors