Plant Manager

Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company! At Latham, The Po ol Company, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do. We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer: • A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect. • Comprehensive benefits for you and your family. • Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development. A little about the position: Job Summary: The Plant Manager at our Youngstown, Ohio facility is responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations to achieve corporate goals through strong execution of our mission and vision. The Plant Manager is accountable for overall plant performance, including achieving near- and long-term KPIs and business objectives in a cost-effective way while ensuring strict alignment with health & safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role provides leadership through delegation to production and key supervisors, while also owning accountability for the facility operating in a safe, clean, and responsible manner consistent with company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities : Functional Leadership & Operational Excellence • Lead plant operations to deliver performance across safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost • Establish operating rhythms (daily/weekly/monthly) to monitor performance and drive corrective actions • Partner with shared services leaders including Quality, EH&S, Planning/Scheduling, Warranty, Customer Service, and Design to support both tactical execution and long-term strategy • Lead and coordinate internal and third-party resources for facility maintenance and uptime Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) • Execute company EH&S policies, procedures, training, and practices • Establish routine practices to support compliance with OSHA and all applicable standards • Maintain facility security and enforce responsible site practices Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement • Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methods • Deliver measurable improvements in: • Throughput & labor utilization via lean/six sigma execution and daily problem-solving • Material utilization & variance reduction through targeted improvement initiatives • Participate in and support PMO (Project Management Office) activities and improvement governance Production Planning & Customer Delivery • Execute the plant production plan and meet/exceed order fulfillment demands aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) • Ensure quality criteria are consistently met throughout production processes • Oversee facility, plant, and equipment maintenance to minimize downtime Budgeting & Financial Accountability • Own and manage the facility expense budget • Prepare, submit, and manage Capital Expenditure Requests / Projects (CERs) with measurable ROI • Drive Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) and Base Cost Productivity (BCP) initiatives by defining goals, tracking performance, and delivering results through completion Talent Management / People Leadership • Perform HR-related responsibilities aligned with company processes, including: • Salary administration and performance review processes based on annual headcount planning/budget • Staffing leadership: identify staffing needs, interview and recommend direct/indirect hires, and ensure cross-training readiness • Maintain an engaged and inclusive culture with proactive issue resolution • Support employee relations by partnering with HR to uphold company policies, procedures, and applicable laws • Build and maintain long-t