dormakaba Americas is hiring: Plant Manager Indianapolis in Indianapolis

Plant Manager Indianapolis

dormakaba is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations at our flagship manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN. This pivotal role, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President Americas Hub, offers a unique opportunity to champion operational excellence and innovation across a vertically integrated, high‑mix/low‑volume production environment. The Plant Manager will oversee end‑to‑end operations—including production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, engineering, and continuous improvement—ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and innovation. They will be a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact and elevate our manufacturing capabilities.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $170,000 – $190,000. (Salary determined by education, experience, skills and market data.)

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement the operational strategy aligned with corporate vision and growth targets.
• Drive operational scalability, agility, and efficiency to support customer demands in a high product mix and low‑volume setting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders (Finance, Sales, Engineering, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment of operational capabilities with market needs and business goals.
• Partner with global and regional Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering teams to execute aligned strategies and standards at the site level.
• Ensure consistent implementation of corporate policies, programs, and KPIs across functions in collaboration with global and regional leadership.
• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring all operations consistently meet or exceed regulatory standards, while actively promoting a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.

What We Require

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years at a senior/executive level.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of complex manufacturing processes, ERP systems, automation, and production planning.
• Proven leadership experience building high‑performing teams, developing and mentoring employees, fostering open communication, and driving succession planning to ensure long‑term organizational success.

What We Prefer

• MBA or master’s degree.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options with no waiting periods.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Vacation and personal time off.
• Parental leave for moms and dads.
• 401(k) matching plan beginning on day one.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Internal advancement culture with Learn and Grow program.
• CliftonStrengths assessment.
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Voluntary legal insurance.
• Unlimited referral reward bonuses.
• Corporate discounts for shopping, travel and more.

Why Join Dormakaba

Our work is important. You are important. In schools, universities, stadiums, airports, hospitals and workplaces, we provide safety, security, and sustainability, giving people the tools to shape their careers for growth. Every team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. Our culture focuses on growing the business, growing together, and growing ourselves. We are a global company with more than 16,000 employees worldwide, offering endless opportunities for growth and advancement.