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Position Overview

Jet Technologies, Inc. is a leading custom plastics manufacturer specializing in vacuum forming, CNC machining, product development, and value-added assembly.

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all plant operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and profitability goals are met. This role oversees multiple manufacturing processes, drives continuous improvement, and ensures efficient coordination between production, engineering, supply chain, and distribution functions.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Direct and oversee all day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, and logistics
• Ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment across manufacturing processes (vacuum forming, CNC machining, assembly, and fabrication)
• Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand and delivery timelines

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Quality Management

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications
• Collaborate with quality teams to drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the company’s commitment to precision and product excellence

Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other efficiency initiatives
• Identify process improvement opportunities in manufacturing workflows
• Optimize production scheduling, throughput, and waste reduction

Financial Performance

• Manage plant budget, including labor, materials, and capital expenditures
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs): productivity, scrap rates, downtime, and on-time delivery
• Drive cost reduction strategies while maintaining product quality

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and department managers
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
• Support workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, product development, and sales to support new product launches
• Collaborate with supply chain and distribution teams to ensure timely material availability and product delivery
• Act as a key liaison between executive leadership and plant operations

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership roles
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, fabrication, or similar industrial environment
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, forming processes, and assembly operations
• Proven leadership in managing mid-to-large teams in a production setting

Preferred

• Experience in custom manufacturing or job-shop environment
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Multi-site or multi-plant experience

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and operational execution
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Leadership and team development
• Data-driven performance management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple production lines and technologies
• Hands-on leadership role requiring time on the production floor
• May require extended hours based on production demands

About Jet Technologies

Founded in 1996 and based in Elkhart, Indiana, Jet Technologies is a privately owned manufacturer offering end-to-end solutions from design to production and distribution.
With multiple facilities and a growing team, the company serves diverse industries with innovative, high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead operations in a growing, innovative manufacturing company
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement

Jet Technologies, Inc. is a multi-faceted corporation focused on custom CNC machining, fabrication, thermoforming, and assembly of flat-stock materials. Our capabilities are virtually endless. We have designed and manufactured products for a diverse group of markets including marine, recreational vehicle, mass transit and many others.

Professional, Responsive, and driven to produce quality products.