Job Description

Job Description

Marmon Fastener Company / Atlas Building Products Brand

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Ashland, OH

Reports To: President, MFC

Job Overview

Lead and optimize Marmon Fastener Company’s production, order fulfillment, planning, and continuous improvement processes. The Plant Manager will be a strategic, hands-on leader who will spend a significant amount of time on the shop floor working alongside teams driving operational performance, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring excellence across manufacturing, planning, and customer service. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong technical foundation and the ability to foster collaboration and accountability throughout the organization.

Position Summary

Production Leadership

• Develop and execute production plans that align with customer demand and company objectives.

• Monitor production performance to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety, and delivery targets.

• Identify areas for process optimization and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflow efficiency, productivity, and employee engagement.

Planning and Coordination

• Partner with sales, marketing, and procurement teams to ensure accurate demand forecasting and production scheduling.

• Optimize inventory levels to balance service levels and cost efficiency.

• Develop resilient planning processes to mitigate supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints.

Customer Service Collaboration

• Work closely with customer service and logistics teams to ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment.

• Support rapid resolution of customer inquiries, complaints, and service issues.

• Analyze customer feedback and market trends to drive operational improvements and strengthen satisfaction.

Efficient Order Fulfillment

• Oversee warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, storage, staging, and shipping.

• Ensure accurate and efficient order picking, packaging, and delivery.

• Implement inventory control measures and error-reduction processes to enhance accuracy.

Continuous Improvement Leadership

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across all plant functions.

• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance efficiency.

• Engage teams in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing process improvements with measurable outcomes.

• Track key performance indicators and communicate progress toward operational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in operations or plant management, preferably within manufacturing or supply chain environments.

• Proven track record of driving performance improvement and operational excellence.

• Strong leadership and people-development skills with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams.

• Experience managing production planning, inventory, and logistics.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.

• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, and standing within a plant environment.

• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to move between production floor and office areas regularly.

• Must comply with all required PPE and safety standards.

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