Plant Manager

Astro Shapes is a leading aluminum extrusion manufacturer delivering end‑to‑end solutions—from concept through completion—supported by advanced technology, full-service capabilities, and a strong commitment to quality and on-time performance.

Headquartered in Struthers, Ohio, Astro Shapes operates a vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facility with over 500 employees and extensive in-house capabilities including extrusion, fabrication, anodizing, powder coating, and finishing.

Our success is driven by our people. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, high standards, and accountability—empowering team members to grow and make a meaningful impact.

The Plant Manager will lead and optimize all aspects of a high-volume aluminum extrusion facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce engagement while ensuring alignment with company objectives.

This is a highly visible leadership position requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable leadership role within a growing manufacturing company
• Opportunity to lead a large, complex operation
• Career growth within a respected industry leader
• A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

• →Lead all plant operations including extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and shipping
• →Drive key performance metrics: safety, quality, scrap reduction, uptime, and on-time delivery
• →Analyze production data to identify opportunities and implement improvements
• →Manage plant financial performance including budgets and cost controls
• →Oversee scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow
• →Partner with HR to support workforce planning and union relations
• →Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and frontline employees
• →Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• →Ensure strong communication and engagement across all levels of the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing
• Proven experience managing large-scale operations (500+ employees preferred)
• Strong knowledge of aluminum extrusion processes and related operations
• Experience in high-volume production environments with aggressive KPIs
• Background in union environments and labor relations
• Financial acumen including budgeting and capital project management
• Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

At Astro Shapes, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to investing in leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.

If you are a driven manufacturing leader looking for a long-term opportunity to make an impact, lead a large team, and help shape the future of a growing organization—we want to hear from you.