Plant Manager
Talento Search Group
Cleveland, OH · Posted September 28, 2026
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Where Cleveland, OH ranks
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November 2026
- #6Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest115 jobs · of 51
- #6Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes115 jobs · of 36
- #7Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes164 openings · of 48
- #7Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Great Lakes50 / 100 · of 16
- #7Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Great Lakes8 conferences · of 9
- #8Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest164 openings · of 59
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 90 open plant manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $130,500 to $174,500 and the median is $150,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among industrial production managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for industrial production managers: 1% (little observed).
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About the job
Talento Search Group has an opening for a Plant Manager in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a direct-hire position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage and evaluate the performance of shipping, production workers, and quality personnel
Set goals, train, and perform continuous improvement activities
Promote Lean manufacturing, process control, Kaizen, value streams, safety, and budgeting
Recommend capital expenditures
Oversee hiring, training, and performance management
Manage and coordinate production, processing, and distribution
Manage production scheduling
Work with Purchasing department to ensure proper supply of materials
Experience Needed:
Prefer at least 10 years of production experience, with at least 5 years in a management role
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Problem solving abilities and the ability to coach a team
About Talento Search Group:
Talento Search Group is an executive-search firm servicing manufacturing and logistics companies nationwide. All positions with Talento Search Group are on a direct-hire basis, where the applicant has an opportunity to be hired on directly by the company.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Talento Search Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and recruitment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.