Plant Manager
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Job Location:
Vandalia, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Plant Manager at Johnson Electric!
Location: Vandalia OH (onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Schedule: Fulltime
As our next Plant Manager you will lead plant operationsincluding safety quality delivery cost and peopleto achieve business objectives. This role owns daily production performance drives continuous improvement ensures regulatory compliance and develops a high-performing culture aligned to company values. The Plant Manager partners closely with Supply Chain Quality EHS HR and Finance to meet customer commitments and profitability targets.
What You Will Be Doing:
Oversee all production maintenance engineering quality logistics and facility operations.
Ensure daily weekly and monthly production goals are met in alignment with customer requirements.
Monitor key metrics (safety quality delivery productivity and cost) and implement corrective actions where needed.
Ensure compliance with company policies regulatory standards and customer specifications.
Lead coach and develop department managers and supervisors to build strong high performing teams.
Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and open communication. Partner closely with HR to address staffing needs employee relations concerns performance management and training initiatives
. Champion a zero-injury safety culture ensuring adherence to all OSHA/EPA LOTO and company safety standards
. Maintain high-quality performance by enforcing quality systems auditing processes and driving corrective and preventive actions
. Work with Quality to ensure product compliance and address customer concerns.
Establish and enforce standardized authority to stop production or delivery when quality standards are not met
. Lead Lean manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement efforts to optimize processes and reduce waste.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions.
Use data and KPIs to drive performance improvements and strategic decisions: including but not limited to: OEE DL POH & Scrap
Full Accountability for P & L plant budget including labor materials and operating expenses
. Partner with Finance and Operations leadership on forecasting cost control and capacity planning.
Participate in strategic planning to support long term business growth and operational scalability.
Work closely with Engineering Quality Supply Chain HR and Corporate Operations to ensure alignment on priorities and initiatives.
Serve as the main point of contact for customer visits audits and corporate leadership reviews.
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelors degree in engineering Operations Supply Chain or related field; equivalent experience considered.
7 years in manufacturing operations with 3 years in multi-shift leadership (superintendent/manager level).
Demonstrated success driving and improving OEE scrap and throughput.
Working knowledge of quality systems EHS/OSHA and ERP/MES systems.
Strong financial acumen (standard cost yield absorption variance analysis)
. Proven ability to lead through influence manage change and build engaged diverse teams.
Physical Demands:
Ability to frequently walk the production floor stand and conduct Gemba observations for extended periods.
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.; bending reaching and stair/ladder use as needed.
Ability to use required PPE (safety glasses hearing protection safety shoes etc.).
How To Apply:
Apply online at we cant wait to meet you!
What We Offer:
Johnson Electric offers a dynamic engineering environment where innovation and creativity thrive. Youll work alongside talented colleagues on challenging automation projects with competitive compensation benefits and a culture built to ensure our people can flourish.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Johnson Electric is committed to a barrierfree and inclusive hiring experience in accordance with applicable legislation.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the selection process.
Come join our global inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity knowledge skills creativity and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our companys most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected regardless of their age gender race ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Johnson Electric Holdings puts a lot of power in small places. Founded in 1959 in Hong Kong, the company designs and manufactures a slew of motion products, flexible interconnects, switches, and control systems. Customers are concentrated in the automotive industry, and, to a lesser e ... View more
