Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Woodbridge is a global team of over 7,000 innovators focused on quality, collaboration, and sustainability. We manufacture next‑generation foam technology products.

Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. Our people‑centric organization values manufacturing excellence, innovation, and community impact through volunteerism and philanthropy.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with company match to a top‑quartile retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous learning culture—upskilling and internal promotions

Work with all functional areas to drive business performance, understand plant metrics, and react to improve plant outcomes.

• Serve as Lean Leader for the facility
• Manage multiple customers in a JIT manner, maintaining world‑class quality and safety
• Lead and direct a workforce of hourly and salaried employees; manage supply base while minimizing inventory
• Develop manufacturing strategy, planning, cost reductions, and business planning with customers/partners
• Apply methods such as VIEW, VAVE, TQM to achieve goals and continuously improve systems, processes, and staff
• Implement and maintain continuous improvement processes
• Collaborate with accounting for financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Play an essential role in health & safety and quality audit processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Commerce
• 8–10 years progressive senior‑management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven general management skills, team building, JIT process manufacturing, automotive industry experience, cost management, material logistics, forecasting, planning, problem solving, conflict resolution, quality management, and customer relationship management
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including Health and Safety & Environment, Employment, Industrial Relations, accounting principles, and supply contract administration
• In‑depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know.

Director

Contract

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Fremont, OH – $–$

Sandusky, OH – $65,000.00–$75,000.00