We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation specializing in robotic welded assemblies. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows how to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity while building a strong, accountable team.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all day-to-day plant operations and manufacturing performance.
- Drive safety, quality, production, delivery, labor, and cost objectives.
- Oversee robotic welding and automated manufacturing operations.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production leadership.
- Manage plant budgets, staffing, capital projects, and operational priorities.
- Develop supervisors and plant leadership while building a culture of accountability.
- Support customer audits, new product launches, equipment installations, and process improvements.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- Plant-level or multi-department operational leadership experience.
- Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with robotic welding, welded assemblies, metal fabrication, or highly automated manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and automotive quality requirements.
- Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement background.
- Experience managing budgets, staffing, production planning, and plant KPIs.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
Experience leading a union manufacturing environment and knowledge of robotic arc or resistance welding are additional advantages.
If you’re an experienced manufacturing leader who knows how to drive results on the plant floor while developing people and improving processes, we want to hear from you.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- Plant-level or multi-department operational leadership experience
- Experience with robotic welding, welded assemblies, metal fabrication, or highly automated manufacturing
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and automotive quality requirements
- Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
- Experience managing budgets, staffing, production planning, and plant KPIs
- Bachelor’s degree
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Experience leading a union manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of robotic arc or resistance welding
What We Do
Professional Placement Services is an Ohio-based recruiting and staffing firm focused on manufacturing and other industries. It provides project-based staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct-placement services, helping employers fill critical roles with qualified candidates. The company emphasizes personalized talent management, ethical service, and supplying quality individuals rather than simply large volumes of temporary workers, while building long-term relationships with both clients and professionals.
