Highlights
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead plant operations and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and employee development. What We're Looking For: A hands-on leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | https://www.americanequity.com |
Description
Position Overview:
Now Hiring: Plant Manager
Location:Akron, OH
Status: Full-Time
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available.
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead plant operations and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily manufacturing operations and production planning
- Drive continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and operational excellence
- Manage plant safety, quality, maintenance, and workforce development
- Monitor KPIs and optimize productivity, cost, and delivery performance
- Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of manufacturing experience with 7+ years in plant or operations leadership
- Experience in machining, fabrication, coating, and assembly operations
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills
- ERP/MRP system experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
What We're Looking For: A hands-on leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety.
Apply today to learn more about this confidential leadership opportunity.
About Company
American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans.
Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.