Lacks Forgeline, LLC designs and manufactures premium forged aluminum custom racing and performance wheels for demanding motorsports applications and discerning enthusiasts. For over 30 years, the company has applied deep racing experience to building wheels that meet extreme performance, strength, and safety requirements. In-house engineering and manufacturing in Dayton, OH enable highly flexible vehicle fitments, wheel sizing, and custom finishes, including one-off designs for prototypes and show cars. The company’s reputation is built on consistent quality, performance, and responsive customer service supported by a dedicated, hands-on team.

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across our production facility.

Position Summary

This is a full-time, on-site leadership position based in Dayton, Ohio. Reporting directly to the President, Lacks Forgeline, LLC, the Plant Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility. This position oversees CNC machining, grinding, powder coating, assembly, quality, maintenance, and shipping/receiving functions while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong technical knowledge of CNC machining and precision manufacturing who can effectively lead teams, improve processes, and maintain the exceptional quality standards that define the Forgeline brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead all plant operations including CNC machining, grinding, powder coating, assembly, quality, maintenance, and shipping/receiving.
• Execute production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Update and manage production schedules daily.
• Ensure optimal utilization of equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and labor resources.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate new product introductions, wheel programs, and custom orders with engineering and sales teams.

 Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization.

 Quality Management

• Maintain strict quality standards for cosmetic and dimensional requirements of premium forged wheels.
• Oversee inspection processes including CMM, SPC, visual inspections, runout testing, balance verification, and finish quality evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 Equipment and Maintenance

• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are executed and maintained for CNC equipment, powder coating systems, and facility support equipment.
• Minimize downtime through proactive maintenance planning and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Support capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades as needed.

 Continuous Improvement

• Improve throughput, reduce scrap, and increase overall operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Implement best practices and process improvements throughout the facility.

 Leadership and Team Development

• Provide strong leadership and hands-on shop-floor presence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively across departments to align priorities and achieve business objectives.
• Manage staffing levels based on production requirements.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop team members.
• Administer attendance and performance management programs.
• Conduct performance reviews and address performance concerns when necessary.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in CNC manufacturing, precision machining, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading production teams and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in wheel manufacturing, automotive aftermarket, motorsports, or premium consumer products is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of CNC machining, fixturing, tooling, and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with grinding, coatings, and powder coating processes preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

About Forgeline Motorsports

Forgeline Motorsports designs, engineers, and manufactures the world’s finest custom made-to-order lightweight forged aluminum street and racing performance wheels for the most discerning enthusiasts and the most demanding applications. Forgeline formed in 1994 with the express purpose of building custom lightweight forged wheels for road racing applications. For over 30 years since, we have applied our racing experience and passion for motorsport toward designing and building wheels that can withstand the extreme demands of sports car racing. With an unwavering commitment to strength, safety, and performance, we have earned our place on some of the world’s fastest race cars, including the Ford GT MK2 and MK4, and the Chevrolet Corvette GT3.R, and Ford Mustang GT4! Every Forgeline wheel is custom made-to-order for each individual customer and each unique vehicle application. This extremely resource-intensive manufacturing process ensures that every order is individually engineered, precision machined, hand finished, and custom powder coated to deliver a perfect vehicle fitment and to fulfill each customer’s personal creative vision. Every Forgeline wheel is manufacture...d under one roof, at our manufacturing facility located in Dayton, Ohio. Forgeline Motorsports is honored to be part of Dayton’s manufacturing heritage and to leverage Dayton’s culture of innovation and productivity. And our team of American craftsmen is proud to manufacture the world’s finest custom-made high-performance lightweight automotive wheels using complex manufacturing techniques, cutting-edge engineering technology, and advanced materials.

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