Plant Manager
Canton, OH 44720
$80,000 - $100,000
Full-Time, Permanent
Job ID #26-00799

Integrity Technical Services, Inc. is assisting a Canton, Ohio area Manufacturing Company that seeks to hire and experienced Plant Manager who will direct the day-to-day manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and oversee plant-wide safety, quality, and supply chain execution. The ideal candidate pairs hands-on plant floor leadership with strong systems expertise (ERP/MRP) and Lean manufacturing methodologies to maximize throughput, optimize resource utilization, and support ongoing organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Plant Operations Leadership: Direct and coordinate daily operations across all manufacturing departments, ensuring production volume, on-time delivery, and safety metrics are consistently achieved.
• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and execute production schedules using ERP systems (SAP/MRP) to optimize machine uptime, labor allocation, and material availability.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Spearhead Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks, minimize operational waste, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Oversee material procurement, inventory levels, and logistics flow; leverage supply chain analytics to avoid shortages and mitigate excess carrying costs.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintain strict product quality standards, conduct root-cause analyses for non-conformance issues, and ensure adherence to internal specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Safety & Regulatory Oversight: Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring rigorous plant-wide compliance with OSHA and EPA environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with maintenance, engineering, inside sales support, and logistics to resolve operational challenges and streamline end-to-end fulfillment.
• Performance Tracking (KPIs): Monitor, analyze, and report on core manufacturing metrics, including scrap rates, labor efficiency, downtime, and operating expenditures.
• Team Development & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors and hourly staff, cultivating accountability, engagement, and cross-training opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on manufacturing leadership experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of production management or operations leadership experience within a manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated practical experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MRP tools for capacity planning and production tracking.
• Proven track record applying Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles to improve process flow and scrap reduction.
• Proven track record managing production supervisors and plant floor personnel in a fast-paced environment.

• Prior experience with mechanical assembly processes, fabrication, or electromechanical equipment.
• Practical understanding of mechanical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Advanced experience with supply chain analytics, demand planning, and vendor management.

Benefits

• Medical, Life Insurance, Health Saving Account (HAS)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
• Professional development assistance

Only U.S. Citizens or persons with a Green Card work permit may apply.

Integrity Technical Services, Inc.
14 Whitehall Drive Suite 102
Akron, Ohio 44278
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Akron: 330-633-6500 Cleveland: 440-257-3232
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Integrity Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer