About Astro Shapes

Astro Shapes is a leading aluminum extrusion manufacturer delivering end‑to‑end solutions—from concept through completion—supported by advanced technology, full-service capabilities, and a strong commitment to quality and on-time performance.

Headquartered in Struthers, Ohio, Astro Shapes operates a vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facility with over 500 employees and extensive in-house capabilities including extrusion, fabrication, anodizing, powder coating, and finishing.

Our success is driven by our people. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, high standards, and accountability—empowering team members to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager will lead and optimize all aspects of a high-volume aluminum extrusion facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce engagement while ensuring alignment with company objectives.

This is a highly visible leadership position requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a complex manufacturing environment.

What You Get

Competitive salary (based on experience)
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Stable leadership role within a growing manufacturing company
Opportunity to lead a large, complex operation
Career growth within a respected industry leader
A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

Lead all plant operations including extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and shipping
Drive key performance metrics: safety, quality, scrap reduction, uptime, and on-time delivery
Analyze production data to identify opportunities and implement improvements
Manage plant financial performance including budgets and cost controls
Oversee scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow
Partner with HR to support workforce planning and union relations
Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and frontline employees
Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure strong communication and engagement across all levels of the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing
Proven experience managing large-scale operations (500+ employees preferred)
Strong knowledge of aluminum extrusion processes and related operations
Experience in high-volume production environments with aggressive KPIs
Background in union environments and labor relations
Financial acumen including budgeting and capital project management
Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Why Astro Shapes?

At Astro Shapes, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to investing in leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.

If you are a driven manufacturing leader looking for a long-term opportunity to make an impact, lead a large team, and help shape the future of a growing organization—we want to hear from you.

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