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Deputy Plant Operations Manager

Deputy Plant Operations Manager

American Roller ManufacturingWalkerton, IN, US
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Deputy Plant Operations Manager

201 Industrial Drive, Walkerton, IN 46574

$85,000 – $105,000 per year + Bonus Plan (compensation grows with promotion to Plant Manager)

Picture your morning : it’s 7 : 00 a.m. in Walkerton and the floor is coming alive. You lead a quick Gemba walk, align the team on safety and quality metrics, confirm capacity against the day’s schedule, and remove roadblocks before the first shift hits full stride. As the Plant Manager’s right hand, you’re steering production toward higher throughput and better on-time delivery while building the skills to take the top seat.

What your day may look like

  • Direct daily production to hit quality, cost, and delivery targets—no surprises, no excuses.
  • Run continuous improvement rhythms using Lean, Kaizen, and RCCA to eliminate waste and defects.
  • Create and execute future-state value stream maps that reshape how work flows through the plant.
  • Coach and mentor supervisors and operators—set goals, measure progress, celebrate wins.
  • Partner with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and other teams to solve problems end-to-end.
  • Absorb the full spectrum of plant operations to prepare for a seamless step into Plant Manager.

Why this role is different

  • Real advancement : a clear path to Plant Manager with pay that scales as you take on more.
  • Impact : shape a growing operation during a major expansion phase.
  • Innovation : lead Lean transformations that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Benefits : health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

    • What you bring

  • 3+ years in manufacturing leadership (production, planning, quality, or similar).
  • Proven ability to lead people—coaching, performance management, and team development.
  • Hands-on Lean manufacturing expertise and a record of delivering measurable gains.
  • Comfort guiding teams through change and operational transitions.
  • Industry exposure to urethane, rubber, and / or steel is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

    • About American Roller

    Since 1938, American Roller Company has served as a go-to partner for industrial rollers and coatings. Guided by the American Roller Way, we put safety, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement at the center of everything we do. With multiple U.S. sites and deep expertise across rubber and polymer applications, we empower our teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and real customer results.

    If you’re energized by leading operations today and growing into full plant leadership tomorrow, we’d love to meet you.

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