Pettis Search Partners
Base pay range
$175,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Plant Manager Plant Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations and performance. Full responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. Hands‑on leader.
Key Responsibilities
Own overall plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement
Lead and develop Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production leadership teams
Drive execution against KPIs, including throughput, scrap reduction, downtime, labor efficiency, and customer metrics
Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Own production planning and resource alignment to ensure on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction
Champion structured problem‑solving and corrective actions across all departments
Partner with corporate leadership and customers to support new product launches and operational initiatives
Ensure full compliance with company policies and all federal, state, and environmental regulations
Manage plant budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives
Serve as the primary leader for plant‑wide communication, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment
Prior experience as a Plant Manager, or equivalent site leadership role
Proven success in driving plant‑wide performance improvement and KPI execution
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Experience managing budgets, headcount, and capital expenditures
Hands‑on leadership style with a strong continuous improvement mindset
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k)
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Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Plant Manager Plant Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations and performance. Full responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. Hands‑on leader.
Key Responsibilities
Own overall plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement
Lead and develop Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production leadership teams
Drive execution against KPIs, including throughput, scrap reduction, downtime, labor efficiency, and customer metrics
Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Own production planning and resource alignment to ensure on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction
Champion structured problem‑solving and corrective actions across all departments
Partner with corporate leadership and customers to support new product launches and operational initiatives
Ensure full compliance with company policies and all federal, state, and environmental regulations
Manage plant budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives
Serve as the primary leader for plant‑wide communication, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment
Prior experience as a Plant Manager, or equivalent site leadership role
Proven success in driving plant‑wide performance improvement and KPI execution
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Experience managing budgets, headcount, and capital expenditures
Hands‑on leadership style with a strong continuous improvement mindset
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k)
Get notified about new Plant Manager jobs in
Hammond, IN .
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