Plant Manager, Newark OH Job

Primary location:Newark,Ohio
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $165,000-$180,000 per year, plus an annual incentive bonus and equity.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Director, Architectural Specialties (AS) Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager for our Tectum, Inc. subsidiary in Newark OH, near Columbus OH, will oversee two manufacturing sites and lead a team dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, drive lean transformation, and collaborate across functions to deliver world-class customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a measurable impact on growth and performance, this is your chance to lead and inspire.

What's In It For You:

• Lead operations for a 100+ person manufacturing facility and a secondary site, driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Be part of a company committed to safety, lean manufacturing, and world-class customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with corporate leaders in New Product Development, Sales, Marketing, and Construction Services to shape customer-focused solutions.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Develop and mentor a high-performing leadership team, contributing to talent development and organizational success

What You'll Do:

• Safety & Environmental: Build a culture of zero injuries, promote strong safety practices, and maintain high standards of 5S and housekeeping.
• Talent Development: Develop a highly capable leadership team, set clear objectives, and foster engagement and continuous improvement.
• Customer Experience: Align operations with customer expectations, collaborating with sales and marketing, and ensure world-class quality and service.
• Operational Leadership: Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, manage budgets and forecasts, and own P&L for Newark and Hebron plants.
• Strategic Integration: Establish priorities, create a multi-year roadmap for growth, and identify opportunities for innovation in products and processes.
• Directly supervise six functional leaders and provide dotted-line leadership for HR and Finance.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Strong business leadership with proven ability to deliver P&L results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams in a unionized environment.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing and process improvement tools such as Kaizen.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong collaboration and integration skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline (Engineering preferred).
• 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading in a unionized workforce.
• Familiarity with matrixed organizational structures.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification desired.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence and cultural transformation.
• Experience developing leadership teams and fostering talent growth.
• Ability to shape strategic opportunities for innovation and revenue growth.
• Experience with SAP for optimizing plant operations and reporting
• Passion for safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Why should you join Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Newark OH)

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of twenty Armstrong plants in North America. Our Tectum manufacturing plant employs manypeople across 2 shifts who are involved in the manufacturing and shipping of our Tectum product. With over 60 years of innovation and experience in reducing noise worldwide, our Tectum plant has the right product for your noise problem.

This position is located in beautiful and historical Newark, Ohio, the county seat of Licking County, 40 miles northeast of Columbus. We also have another location in nearby Hebron. Licking County has lots to offer. We have an abundance of parks including Newark Earthworks, the National Historic Landmark where visitors can explore 2,000-year-old geometric earthworks that served as both cathedral and astronomical observatories for the Hopewell Culture. If you want to stay indoors, The Midland Theatre is a beautiful 1,200-seat theatre offers exciting and affordable family-friendly shows, legendary artists, world-class dance, and intimate stage-door performances.

Tectum Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!