We've been retained by our client, a global leader in their industry, with a Plant Manager search located in Akron, OH. This position will be responsible for managing all plant operations and improving employee engagement. The successful candidate will be expected to find opportunities for building production processes, continuous improvement, building and maintaining employee relations, and the overall increase of operational efficiency. This is a high-impact position that will have the opportunity to play a decisive role in the future success and growth of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the operations with a result driven framework focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement to meet and exceed expectations and business goals
• Empower teams with a managerial style that is collaborative, inclusive, and balanced in an approach to achieve commitments
• Identify, share and leverage best practices across the business
• Plan and direct the manufacturing operations at the lowest cost consistent with established operating metrics/goals
• Provide leadership and employee development through selection/talent acquisition, performance management, training/development, coaching/mentoring and motivation of management, supervisory and hourly personnel in alignment with the business goals and objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, Engineering degree preferred
• 5 or more years of manufacturing operations leadership
• Prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team and delivering performance metrics

Additional Information:

• All information will be kept strictly confidential
• Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information