Job Description

Plant Manager

West Jefferson, OH

Do you thrive in a growth-phase environment where you can improve operations, elevate people, and drive a plant forward without corporate red tape?

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Impactful Work: Shape the future of the company by building new processes, creating SOPs, and strengthening team operations.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a fun, team-oriented environment where everyone is valued and contributes.
• Room to Explore: Grow your skills across departments and pursue new interests as you discover your strengths.
• Modern, Efficient Workspace: Experience a state-of-the-art shop with streamlined workflows and minimal bureaucracy.
• Family-owned Environment: Work closely with hands-on leadership in a midsize company where you can collaborate directly with ownership.

MH Eby is a family-owned metal fabrication company dedicated to crafting high-quality aluminum truck bodies and trailers with integrity and craftsmanship. We believe in clear communication, practical solutions, and a no-red-tape approach to work. Our teams thrive in a culture that values initiative, accountability, and steady improvement.

What You'll Do as a Plant Manager:

• Take ownership of plant performance and oversee all aspects of production management — keeping safety, quality, flow, and costs moving in the right direction.
• Lead manufacturing supervisors, team leads, and maintenance with clear direction and steady support.
• Stay present on the shop floor to make sure daily work runs smoothly.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining processes to ensure our workflows align seamlessly with Epicor ERP systems.
• Oversee facility upkeep and large projects, including bringing our new paint and powder system online.
• Work closely with on-site sales and service so everyone stays aligned.
• Build up the team by developing skills and preparing people for future opportunities.
• Handle personnel issues with fairness, clarity, and support from HR.

Our Ideal Plant Manager:

• Experienced: 15+ years of experience leading a manufacturing operation—preferably in metal fabrication—with 10 years of leadership and strong working knowledge of CNC sheet-metal processes.
• Strong Communicator: Uses clear communication, solid organization, and practical problem-solving to keep work moving.
• Hands-on Leader: Leads from the floor, stays accessible to the team, and maintains a steady, hands-on presence.
• Team Player: Works well with others, values teamwork, and stays focused and flexible as priorities shift.
• Computer Skills: Uses ERP systems and Microsoft Office 365 comfortably in daily operations.
• Active: Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and spend extended time walking, standing, bending, and kneeling on the shop floor.

What We Offer Plant Manager:

• $150,000 per year plus profit-based bonuses
• Health and dental insurance
• Full-time schedule, 45-50 hours/week, with a 6:30 AM start
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Disability & life insurance
• A family-owned company with hands-on leadership and no corporate barriers
• A workplace where strong ideas move fast, and people grow with the business

To Apply

If you're a Plant Manager who loves developing people, improving workflows, and moving a plant forward, please submit your resume in PDF or Word format through this job posting for consideration.

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REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of experience manufacturing operations
• 10 years of leadership
• CNC sheet-metal processes

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