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Plant Manager - Ohio
- ManpowerGroup (Toledo, OH)
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Plant Manager – Full Site Leadership
**Location:** Toledo, OH | Full-Time | On-Site
**Compensation:** $140K–$160K Base + Bonus + Full Benefits
Relocation Support Available
A global tier 1 automotive manufacturer in the **Toledo, OH 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 [email protected] 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.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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