Manager Plant - Military veterans preferred

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Manager Plant

US-OH-Pandora

Job ID: 2025-19054
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Advanced Drainage Systems

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our team! In this role, you will oversee plant operations, ensuring safety, driving production, and collaborating with various departments to achieve business objectives. If you are passionate about manufacturing and recycling operations, we would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment and foster a safety-first mentality.
• Oversee recycling operations, meeting quality, productivity, and maintenance goals.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and reinforce a Lean Culture.
• Manage staffing levels, employee training, and development.
• Ensure excellent customer service and proper inventory levels.
• Prepare and meet annual operating budgets.
• Manage materials, finished goods, and equipment inventories.
• Facilitate operational programs and ensure compliance.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Develop a high-performing team and support expansion.
• Build collaborative relationships with other functional leaders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or significant manufacturing and management experience.
• Degree and/or experience in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, or Operations preferred.
• 10+ years of managerial experience in a production environment.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong operational skills and knowledge of lean business practices.
• Ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team leader/member with diverse groups.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Travel – 10%.

Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Operational and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of lean business practices.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong communication skills.

Leadership Competencies



EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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