Factory Manager

Location: Central Indiana


Salary: Up to $200,000/year, depending on experience


Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire


Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM


Relocation Assistance: May be available


Position Overview


A manufacturing company in Central Indiana is seeking an experienced Factory Manager / Plant Manager to lead overall plant operations.


This facility handles prototypes, service parts, and small-lot production involving multiple and complex manufacturing processes . Production schedules and priorities may change frequently based on customer and operational needs, requiring a hands-on leader who can closely manage day-to-day production and respond flexibly to changing conditions.


The ideal candidate will have experience in small-lot, high-mix, prototype, service-part, make-to-order, or similarly complex manufacturing environments , along with experience handling cast parts / cast components or practical knowledge of cast products and casting-related manufacturing processes .


Direct experience working in a foundry is preferred but not required; however, candidates must have some relevant experience or knowledge related to castings, cast components, or casting-related manufacturing .


Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plant, manufacturing, or operations management
• Proven experience with overall responsibility for manufacturing operations
• Experience in small-lot, high-mix, prototype, service-part, make-to-order, or similarly complex manufacturing environments
• Experience managing multiple production processes and coordinating detailed production schedules
• Ability to adjust production schedules, staffing, and priorities in response to changing customer and operational requirements
• Experience handling cast parts / cast components, or practical knowledge and understanding of cast products and casting-related manufacturing processes
• Strong people management and hands-on leadership experience
• Hands-on experience with 5S, safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and delivery priorities
• Experience with cost control and productivity improvement
• Experience developing or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, or operational procedures
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee overall plant operations and day-to-day production activities
• Manage complex, multi-step manufacturing processes involving prototypes, service parts, and small-lot production
• Closely monitor production progress across multiple processes and work areas
• Adjust production schedules, staffing, and priorities based on changing customer requirements, production conditions, and operational needs
• Manage production staffing, quality, safety, cost, and delivery performance
• Lead, coach, and develop plant employees
• Drive 5S, continuous improvement, productivity, and cost reduction initiatives
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and operational documentation
• Address quality issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Monitor operational performance, costs, and KPIs
• Support hiring, training, performance management, and employee relations
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth plant operations and production flow

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in foundry or casting operations
• Knowledge of foundry processes such as melting / furnace operations, molding, sand management, or casting quality
• Experience in metal manufacturing, machining, or industrial component manufacturing
• Experience with equipment and maintenance management
• Experience investigating manufacturing or casting quality issues and implementing corrective actions
• Experience working in a hands-on manufacturing environment

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