Smiths Machine

Plant Manager

Smiths Machine$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or related area
  • Aerospace industry experience is a plus but not mandatory
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting business and technical documents
  • Strong mathematical skills for budgeting and forecasting
  • Knowledge of various software including manufacturing and inventory tools

Responsibilities

  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure EHS compliance
  • Provide leadership to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
  • Drive a culture of accountability and high performance
  • Ensure effective production planning and on-time delivery
  • Lead initiatives for productivity and cost competitiveness
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence practices
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction
  • Develop a site optimization roadmap focusing on automation and digitalization
  • Manage the plant P&L, budgeting, and cost control efforts
  • Deliver improvements in gross margin and asset utilization
  • Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team
  • Foster a continuous improvement and operational discipline culture
  • Partner with engineering for process and product improvements
  • Optimize inventory levels in collaboration with the supply chain

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Emphasis on teamwork and performance engagement
  • Cultural focus on safety and continuous improvement
  • Access to innovative production methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing
  • Involvement in plant transformation initiatives aimed at growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

The individual shall be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing site. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while driving a site-wide transformation focused on operational excellence, capacity optimization, and sustainable growth. The role is also responsible for leading all site functions including production, engineering, quality, maintenance, EHS, and continuous improvement, while aligning plant performance with divisional strategic objectives.
  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS regulations
  • Provide overall leadership for all plant operations, ensuring the achievement of safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost (SPQDC) objectives.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance across all levels of the organization.
  • Ensure effective execution of production planning to meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets.
  • Lead plant transformation initiatives focused on productivity, capacity expansion, and cost competitiveness.
  • Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
  • Identify and execute opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and cycle time improvement.
  • Develop and drive a multi-year site optimization roadmap, including automation and digitalization where applicable.
  • Own and manage the plant P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Deliver improvements in gross margin, conversion costs, and asset utilization whilst managing capital investment aligned with strategic growth and operational efficiency goals.
  • Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing leadership team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational discipline.
  • Partner with engineering to drive process innovation and product manufacturability improvements.
  • Ensure adherence to quality systems (ISO or industry-specific standards).
  • Collaborate with supply chain to optimize inventory levels, materials flow, and supplier performance.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Aerospace industry experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; all MS Office software.


Additional Information

About Smiths Machine

Smiths Machine is a manufacturing company that specializes in precision machining and assembly services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Smiths Machine has a team of experienced machinists and technicians who use state-of-the-art equipment to produce high-quality parts and components for various industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and transportation. The company's services include CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and assembly. Smiths Machine is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and services and has a reputation for delivering on-time and on-budget.
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Size
15,050 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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