Plant Manager II

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Plant Manager II - South Bend, IN

$110,000 - $130,000 base + Annual Bonus
Full-Time | ONSITE | Reports to Regional VP

Relocation Assistance Available for the Ideal Candidate

We're urgently seeking a dynamic, results-driven Plant Manager II with metals industry experience to lead our South Bend operations. This is a high-impact, onsite leadership role for someone who thrives in driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and shaping a thriving workplace culture.

If you're looking for career stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to make an immediate difference, this could be your next big move.

• Impact from Day One - Your leadership will directly influence safety, culture, quality, and performance.

• Growth & Stability - Join a well-established organization with room to advance.

• People-Focused Leadership - Spend 65%+ of your time on the floor, engaging and supporting your team.

• Competitive Rewards - $110K-$130K base + bonus, 3 weeks PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and more.

• Lead plant operations to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Drive measurable improvements in on-time delivery, service levels, and lead-time reduction.

• Build and develop a high-performing, cross-trained workforce.

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices for safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvement.

• Partner with Sales to align production capabilities with growth goals.

• Maintain equipment through strong preventative maintenance programs.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks to maximize throughput without sacrificing quality.

• Monitor KPIs and ensure responsive, data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-Sales, R&D, Quality, HR-to drive plant success.

• 5-10 years of operations leadership with measurable performance improvements.

• Proven success in lean culture development and tool implementation.

• Metals manufacturing experience (fabrication, finishing/machining, assembly).

• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication, change management, and team-building skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/WMS systems.

• Base salary $110K-$130K + annual bonus

• 3 weeks PTO + option to purchase 5 additional days

• Comprehensive benefits & tuition reimbursement

• Employee discounts, wellness perks, gym membership discounts

• Relocation assistance for the ideal candidate

Location: South Bend, IN

** Must be eligible to work in the USA. No sponsorship opportunity for this role**

This is a 100% onsite role - not remote or hybrid.

We're moving fast! If you're an experienced plant leader ready to transform operations and elevate team culture, apply today and join a company that values both results and people.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Management, Manufacturing, and Production
• Industries Manufacturing, Meat Products Manufacturing, and Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

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