Manufacturing Plant Manager
DekkoAvilla, IN, United States26 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionChampion Lean principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and standardize work. Facilitate Tier meetings to ensure data-driven problem solving and rapid countermeasures. Apply tools like 5S, Visual Management, Kaizen, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and A3 to drive measurable gains. Build a culture of continuous improvement and operator engagement. Link all Lean activity directly to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. Develop and empower supervisors and teams to hit operational and growth goals. Build a high-accountability, high-performance culture. Partner with HR on workforce planning, training, and engagement. Lead with visibility — daily Gemba walks, Tier reviews, and team huddles. Promote a zero-injury culture through proactive engagement and risk assessments. Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and quality standards (ISO / IATF). Partner with Quality to ensure defect-free production and effective root cause resolution. Manage plant budget, labor, and capital projects. Track and act on KPIs to meet cost, delivery, and efficiency targets. Support initiatives in automation, capacity expansion, and technology adoption. Identify and execute cost-reduction and process-optimization projects. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations (Master’s preferred). 10+ years in manufacturing operations, with 5+ years in a Plant Manager or senior leadership role. Strong background in molding, assembly, tooling, and quality systems. Proven success sustaining Lean Tier Systems and improving OEE, scrap, lead time, and labor efficiency. Deep knowledge of Lean tools and structured problem solving. Strong leadership presence and communication across all levels. Solid financial acumen with ability to connect operations to P&L results. Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and visual factory tools. Safety : Incident rate, near-miss reporting Delivery : On-time performance, customer satisfaction Quality : OEE, scrap, rework, first-pass yield Cost : Labor efficiency, cost per unit People : Engagement, retention Lean Maturity : Tier meeting effectiveness, escalation adherence Split between office and production floor. Requires frequent floor presence and direct engagement with teams.
Job Title : Manufacturing Plant Manager
Reports To : VP of Operations
Location : Avilla, IN
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Plant Manager provides both strategic and hands-on leadership for all plant operations, fully accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance. This role drives a Lean Manufacturing culture through Tier accountability systems, continuous improvement, and process standardization.
Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in molding and assembly, proven success leading cross-functional teams, and a track record of building high-performance operations through Lean systems and visual management.
What You’ll Do :
Operational Leadership
- Lead all plant operations : molding, assembly, maintenance, logistics, and materials.
- Drive Lean Tier Systems (Tier 1–4) for daily performance management and escalation.
- Oversee production planning, staffing, and workflow to ensure on-time delivery.
- Maintain robust process control, preventive maintenance, and tooling management.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and finance to meet business goals.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
People Leadership
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Financial & Strategic Management
What You’ll Need :
Education & Experience
Skills & Competencies
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
Work Environment
What We’ll Give You :
A competitive compensation package. Quality medical benefits, including a company funded Pension, 401K plan, health & wellness perks and so much more!
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Dekko is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive team.
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