Manager Plant Services Group in Hilliard, Ohio at Advanced Drainage Systems

Advanced Drainage Systems

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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 Services Group

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2026-24395
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Engineering and Technology Center

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 Services Group (PSG) Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead a traveling technical team that supports the construction of manufacturing facilities, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and corrugated pipe processing across the US and Canada. If you are passionate about industrial equipment and maintenance, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop engineers and technicians for capital projects and manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate and schedule team members for equipment and facility projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead sourcing and installation of critical plant support equipment (e.g., chillers, compressors, vacuum pumps).
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Continuous Improvement Kaizen events.
• Provide emergency troubleshooting to expedite plant production return.
• Work with plant teams to plan and execute field rebuilds of worn equipment.
• Define and execute plant support projects to meet internal customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Prefer minimum 2-year Associate's Degree in an applicable field.
• Training in lean manufacturing and systematic problem solving is a plus.
• At least 7 years of experience in Maintenance or Engineering in an industrial environment.
• Experience designing industrial equipment layouts, including plumbing and material handling systems.
• Experience leading a technical team of five or more members.
• Plastic processing experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Work safely in and around plant equipment.
• Ability to stand for long hours on the production floor.
• Work safely around construction sites.
• Work within plant climate conditions.
• Travel over 50% - valid US passport required.

Skills & Competencies

• Operational knowledge of industrial equipment and maintenance.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and systematic problem solving.
• Vendor relations and negotiation experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• System-level equipment and facility troubleshooting.

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.