Hybrid Plant Manager bei NRP Jones LLC

Description

Location: La Porte, IN
Reports To: Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain

The Opportunity

This is not a “keep the lights on” role.  This is your opportunity to run an operation as if it were your own business—full P&L ownership, complete operational control, and the mandate to lead a plant to its next level of performance. Our facility blends precision machining and industrial distribution, serving a diverse set of industries that demand speed, quality, and reliability.

We are looking for a Plant Manager who thrives on building high-performance cultures, leading strategic change, and delivering results that move the business forward—not just incrementally, but exponentially.

What You’ll Own

• Business Leadership: You’ll run the plant like a business owner—responsible for revenue, profitability, and strategic execution.
• Operational Excellence: Drive productivity, eliminate waste, improve throughput, and maximize ROI on equipment and labor.
• People & Culture: Build, inspire, and develop a team of skilled supervisors, machinists, warehouse staff, and support functions.
• Customer Commitment: Ensure we deliver every order on time, on spec, and with exceptional quality.
• Growth Enablement: Partner with sales, engineering, and supply chain to expand market share and support new product launches.

What Success Looks Like

• Year-over-year improvements in EBITDA, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• A plant team that is engaged, accountable, and proud of what they produce.
• A facility that runs safely, efficiently, and profitably—with no compromises on quality.
• A reputation as the go-to leader for operational excellence within the company.

Why You Should Join Us

• Autonomy & Impact: You will have real authority to make decisions that directly affect the  bottom line.
• Diverse Operations: A unique mix of machining, assembly, and distribution under one roof—no two days are the same.
• Growth Trajectory: A business with strong market position and untapped operational potential.
• Culture of Performance: We measure success by results, not bureaucracy.

This is your chance to take a strong operation and make it world-class. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and deliver measurable results, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

Your Background

• Proven track record of running manufacturing operations with full P&L responsibility, preferably in machining, industrial components, or distribution-intensive environments.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement systems.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence up, down, and across the organization.
• Experience leading in environments where precision, speed, and customer responsiveness are equally critical.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related field; MBA preferred.