Plant Manager - Columbus, IN

Plant Manager u2013 Full Site Leadership Location: Columbus, IN Full-Time On-Site Compensation: $140Ku2013$160K Base + Bonus + Full Benefits Relocation Support Available A global tier 1 automotive manufacturer in the Columbus, IN 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 excellenceu2014and 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. Youu2019ll oversee all aspects of operations, lead a large hourly workforce, and drive results across cost, delivery, quality, and culture. What Youu2019ll 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 Weu2019re 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 + Bacheloru2019s 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 and share a few times that youu2019re available for a brief 10-minute call. About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells _ManpowerGroupu00ae (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 u2013_ _Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_ _u2013_ 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.

Created: 2026-01-09