Plant Manager - Full Site Leadership
Location: Columbus, IN | Full-Time | On-Site
Compensation: $140K-$160K Base + Bonus + Full Benefits
Relocation Support Available
A global tier 1 automotive manufacturer in the Columbus, IN area is hiring a Plant Manager to lead a key site supporting high-demand product lines. As part of a leadership realignment, this facility is investing in long-term stability and operational excellence-and this role will play a critical part in that transformation.
This is a high-impact, site-level leadership role with full P&L responsibility and direct visibility to divisional leadership. You'll oversee all aspects of operations, lead a large hourly workforce, and drive results across cost, delivery, quality, and culture.
What You'll Own (not all required experience)
Lead all plant functions: Production, Maintenance, Quality, HR, Logistics, and Safety
Drive performance across QCDP metrics (Quality, Cost, Delivery, People)
Develop and execute plant budgets, labor plans, and operational targets
Champion a continuous improvement mindset while building team engagement
Lead staffing, training, and development across salaried and hourly teams
Ensure site readiness for new product launches , audits, and corporate initiatives
Maintain a strong safety and compliance culture in line with regulatory and internal standards
Represent the facility in cross-functional planning with corporate teams
What We're Looking For (flexible)
Proven plant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong track record managing large hourly teams and cross-functional salaried staff
Demonstrated ability to deliver against KPIs, budgets, and CI initiatives
Experience managing P&L or departmental budgets at the site level
Bachelor's degree preferred; technical or engineering background a plus
Key Leadership Traits
Builds and leads high-performing teams
Communicates clearly and manages with professional courage
Focused on accountability, coaching, and long-term performance
Committed to ethical leadership and safety-first culture
Why This Role?
Lead a high-visibility plant with direct support from corporate and shared services
Step into a role with ownership and autonomy , not bureaucracy
Work with a team committed to operational excellence and leadership development
Strong base compensation + bonus + relocation and full benefits
Be part of a long-term leadership plan with career progression potential
?? Interested in exploring this opportunity further?
Send your resume to jacob.ayers@manpowerengineering.com and share a few times that you're available for a brief 10-minute call.
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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