Confidential Company

Plant Manager

Dayton, OH • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Full Time Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

The Plant Manager will be a dynamic people leader who can lead this company through growth in a high-precision, aerospace manufacturing environment. Reporting to a group executive, this leader will drive development, safety, quality, on-time delivery, and financial performance.


Key Responsibilities


Operations & Production Management

  • Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to hit production schedules and customer shipping deadlines.
  • Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, on-time delivery (OTD), efficiency, and labor productivity.
  • Partner with engineering and machining teams to optimize CNC workflows, tooling choices, and advanced manufacturing processes.


Quality & Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintain strict adherence to aerospace standards, including AS9100 and ISO9001 certifications.
  • Ensure strict compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and federal export control laws.
  • Foster a zero-defect culture through rigorous root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems.


Financial & Budgetary Control

  • Manage the site-level Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, operational budgets, and capital expenditure planning.
  • Implement cost-reduction strategies and lean manufacturing principles without compromising quality or safety.


Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead cross-functional departmental managers, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), and Supply Chain.
  • Mentor staff and build operational discipline across all shifts.


Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 15+ years of plant management experience in a high-precision, regulated manufacturing environment, aerospace experience required.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s or MBA is a plus).
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems, lean manufacturing, and CNC machining processes.
  • Legal Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to meet ITAR compliance standards.


Plant Manager in Dayton at Confidential Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted yesterday.

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