Manager Plant

Advanced Drainage Systems • Wooster, OH • 1h ago

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-Wooster

Job ID: 2026-21500 Type: Regular Full-Time

of Openings: 1

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 Wooster, Ohio 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 operations, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:**

Champion a safe work environment by leading initiatives that embed a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards.

Drive plant performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and employee retention metrics.

Lead and sustain continuous improvement efforts using Lean principles and data-driven problem-solving to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.

Promote a culture of discipline, consistency, and accountability by reinforcing standardized processes and work practices.

Manage staffing levels, succession planning, and talent development to align with production needs and build leadership capability across all shifts.

Coach, mentor, and engage frontline leaders to strengthen decision-making and team performance.

Support company's culture statement by fostering employee engagement strategies to reduce turnover, improve morale, and sustain productivity.

Translate corporate and regional strategies into actionable plant-level objectives, leveraging technology, data, and CI tools to achieve sustained KPI improvements safely.

Oversee inventory control, materials management, and fulfillment accuracy to support production goals and superior customer service.

Develop, manage, and adjust the operational budget in response to changing business demands and market conditions.

Build strong cross-functional relationships with EHS, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to align operational plans, schedules, and priorities.

Communicate plant performance clearly and consistently to employees, peers, and leadership to ensure transparency and shared accountability.

Participate in regional initiatives and enterprise projects that support manufacturing excellence and align plant objectives with broader corporate priorities.

Engage with local organizations, schools, and events to build meaningful community relationships that enhance ADS brand visibility and position the plant as a preferred local employer.

Qualifications:

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