Plant Operations Manager

Join our Raymond Team as a Plant Operations Manager

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate and driven Plant Operations Manager who brings strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a people-first leadership style to the table. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of our East Syracuse remanufacturing facility—ensuring production processes run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Raymond's standards of quality and innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results, foster continuous improvement, and drive our mission of operational excellence. If you thrive in dynamic environments, lead with confidence, and believe in empowering teams to achieve their best, you'll feel right at home here.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage daily plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to achieve organizational objectives safely and efficiently.
• Drive compliance with all Raymond/TMHNA safety, quality, and productivity standards, as well as health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and execute plans with departmental leaders to optimize workflow, control costs, and meet key performance indicators.
• Oversee capital assets and ensure effective systems for managing operating expenditures and manpower utilization.
• Monitor production and quality performance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance results.
• Champion associate development through coaching, training, performance reviews, and engagement in the talent acquisition process.
• Foster open communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution across all departments.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree
• 10 + years of manufacturing experience
• 5 + years of management experience

What Sets You Apart:

• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity within a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications related to plant management, production and inventory management, remanufacturing, or LEAN manufacturing can be advantageous.

Where and When You'll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our East Syracuse, Raybuilt Facility —ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• This position operates on a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 4:00PM, with flexibility as needed to support business operations and production demands.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary - $83,300 - $118,500 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture

Together Let's Innovate. Build. Grow.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of "respect for people" and "continuous improvement". With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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Additional Details : Employment authorization required. The Raymond Corporation will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.