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Plant Superintendent
About the job Plant Superintendent
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Plant Superintendent - Manufacturing Excellence
Plant Superintendent
Defiance, OH 43512
Permanent Position
Overview of the Role
Lead a dynamic manufacturing operation as Plant Superintendent for our premier building materials client. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll drive operational excellence, champion safety initiatives, and develop high-performing teams while overseeing all aspects of production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to 150+ hourly and 6 salaried employees in a union environment
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards
- Manage production scheduling, quality control, and inventory optimization
- Develop and implement annual budgets and productivity improvement plans
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, QA/QC, and Maintenance
- Coach and mentor engineering team members to achieve operational excellence
- Manage performance reviews, training programs, and career development initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Ceramics) or Business Management with demonstrated technical proficiency
- 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing with supervisory/management roles
- Proven leadership abilities in a heavy industrial environment
- Experience with union relations and grievance processes
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially in glass production
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with productivity tools such as Lean and/or Six Sigma
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills