Plant Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Plant Manager Manufacturing Operations | Union Environment On-site in Saint Marys, OH $180,000 - $200,000/Yearly U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law We are hiring a Plant Manager in St. Marys, OH, to lead manufacturing operations, production performance, safety, quality, maintenance coordination, cost control, and workforce management in a unionized manufacturing environment. This role oversees plant operations and production staff while driving operational efficiency, financial performance, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and compliance with company policies, labor requirements, and collective bargaining agreements. Responsibilities: * Lead daily plant and manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production, cost, and operational performance objectives. * Direct and supervise production floor staff, including hiring, training, workforce development, and performance management. * Establish production targets and develop operating plans to meet manufacturing goals. * Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and applicable labor requirements. * Monitor plant performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness. * Identify and implement cost controls, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Manage inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory records. * Contribute to departmental budget development and execution while ensuring the facility meets financial performance expectations. * Coordinate production equipment, tooling, repair, and maintenance requirements to support reliable manufacturing operations. * Partner with Maintenance to prioritize and authorize repairs and preventive or corrective maintenance for production tools and equipment. * Collaborate across Production, Assembly, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Plant Finance, Purchasing, and Human Resources to support plant objectives. * Address workforce and employee relations matters while supporting an effective and productive plant environment. * Foster positive labor-management relationships and ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements throughout the plant. * Partner with Human Resources and Labor Relations on contract interpretation, grievance resolution, union interactions, and joint labor-management processes. Qualifications: * U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, Business, or a related discipline required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. * 10+ years of plant management experience. * 2+ years of management or supervisory experience. * Demonstrated experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment. * Strong working knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, union contracts, grievance resolution, and joint committee processes. * Experience leading manufacturing operations, production planning, workforce management, safety, quality, equipment maintenance coordination, inventory management, cost control, and operational performance. * Must successfully meet company standards for background checks, employment verification, reference checks, physical examination, and controlled substance testing. * Must be able to obtain and maintain suitability require