Plant Manager at Alloy Engineering, Berea, OH

Berea, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, OEE Improvement, Supply Chain Execution, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, OSHA Compliance, Labor Management, P&L Management, Preventive Maintenance, Customer Relationship Management, Budgeting, Quality Control, Fabrication, Precision Machining, Visual Management

Industry

mining

Description

Description Alloy Engineering, a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company located in Berea, is seeking a Plant Manager to serve as the senior site leader responsible for the full operational performance of the facility. This role owns everything that happens within the four walls — production output, quality, safety, workforce, cost, and maintenance — and is the single accountable leader for the site's business results. The Plant Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy, escalating to the Director of Operations for cross-site, strategic, or policy-level decisions. WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS · Each AECo facility has distinct equipment, processes, workforce profiles, and customer requirements; dedicated site leadership ensures these nuances are managed with expertise and proximity. · The Director of Operations cannot simultaneously manage daily operations at two facilities — the Plant Manager is the on-site decision-maker. · Site-level speed, morale, and accountability require a single recognized leader who is physically present and operationally engaged. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Production & Delivery Performance · Own the daily, weekly, and monthly production schedule — ensuring on-time, on-quality delivery of all customer orders; manage capacity constraints and adjust for bottleneck operations. · Look forward forecasting one month out, planning for capacity and “open capacity” and predict bottlenecks. · Manage production supervisors, lead dispatching decisions, and resolve constraints in real time. · Implement and maintain visual management systems (production boards, flow indicators, WIP controls, morning production walks). · Drive OEE improvement for critical production assets. · In coordination with IOM, perform weekly ship planning and reporting to reach targeted ship plan. · Evaluate monthly fall-outs and analyze data for trends and action planning. 2. Supply Chain Execution & Material Coordination · Partner with IOM to ensure material availability aligns with the production schedule; escalate shortages or lead time risks as early as possible. · Provide demand signals and material forecasts to IOM for purchasing planning — communicate schedule changes, priority shifts, and new order requirements promptly. · Identify site-specific supply chain pain points (recurring shortages, problem vendors, quality escapes from suppliers) and escalate to the Director of Operations for strategic resolution. 3. Quality & Continuous Improvement · Champion quality culture on the shop floor; hold supervisors and operators accountable for in-process inspection and product yield. · Coordinate with Engineering & Quality on NCRs, corrective actions, and customer complaints; ensure timely root cause analysis and corrective action closure. · Lead or support lean/continuous improvement projects at the site level. · Coordinate with Quality department on inbound receiving quality checks in coordination with Shipping & Receiving; flag and segregate non-conforming material immediately. 4. Safety & Compliance · All completed in coordination with the Corporate Compliance Specialist: · Own site-level safety — daily hazard walks, incident response, near-miss reporting, and PPE compliance. · Conduct all required safety inspections, lead incident reviews, and implement corrective actions for any recordable events. · Ensure all applicable OSHA and regulatory requirements for the site are maintained. 5. Workforce & Labor Management · Manage site headcount: scheduling, OT approval, labor efficiency, and daily attendance management. · Conduct regular performance conversations with direct reports; develop front-line supervisors. · Foster a positive, productive, and accountable shop floor culture. 6. Customer Interaction · Act as the primary site-level contact for customers, ensuring timely communication, responsiveness, and issue resolution. · Manage customer complaints, delivery issues, and quality concerns at the site level; escalate unresolved or strategic issues to the Director of Operations. · Lead customer visit preparation and site tours; present operational capabilities and address customer questions. · Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers; proactively identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and retention. · Coordinate with Engineering & Quality on customer requirements, specifications, and corrective actions. 7. Maintenance & Facilities · Own the preventive maintenance program for all production equipment at the site. · Manage, oversee, and direct maintenance personnel; prioritize corrective maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime. · Manage facility expenses within approved budget; escalate capital needs to Director of Operations. 8. Financial Accountability · Co-own P&L, Own site-level operational cost performance — labor efficiency, scrap, OT, and supply/consumable costs. · Participate in budget development; provide variance explanations and corrective actions in monthly reviews. · Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or delivery commitments. Requirements · 7+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. · Hands-on job-shop, fabrication, or precision machining background strongly preferred (site dependent). · Demonstrated ability to manage a shop floor through supervisors — not just hands-on production. · Working knowledge of supply chain execution — able to read a production schedule, identify material shortages, and communicate with purchasing effectively. · Comfortable with quality systems, basic data analysis, and financial reporting. Follow our core values: Do Right – Always! Customer-Centric Teamwork Get it Done! – High Quality & Timely Drama-Free Work Environment Be Smart, Grow & Learn Alloy Engineering is a 100% employee-owned company and an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is responsible for the full operational performance of the facility, including production output, quality, safety, and cost. They lead site-level decision-making, manage the workforce, and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.