Plant Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Indiana - New Carlisle, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Open Availability, New Carlisle, IN | On-site | Manufacturing, Assembly, Distribution | Reports to VP of ManufacturingABOUT THE ROLEAs the chief on-site leader of our New Carlisle assembly facility, you'll drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, profitability, and culture. Working closely with corporate leadership, you'll craft and execute strategies that strengthen all key functions - from production and financial operations to people development and continuous improvement.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead daily plant operations through a team of production supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets are consistently met. Build and sustain a culture of employee engagement - one where team members have meaningful autonomy and collaboration as employee-owners. Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations. Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service, seamless coordination, and sustainable sales growth. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes - serving as the go-to problem solver from the plant floor and beyond.ABOUT THE COMPANYCarris Reels is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer - which means every person on our team has a real stake in our success. Our employee-owners take pride in the work they do, the products they build, and the customers they serve. Competitive compensation and benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401k with discretionary company contribution Profit sharing Paid time offWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in industrial or business management, or a related field 7+ years of management experience in a manufacturing, assembly, distribution environment, including P&L and budget responsibility Lean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work preferredSkills & Abilities Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Analytical mindset with sharp problem-solving instincts Strategic and financial planning capabilities Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven