EcoBlock-General Plant Manager
Crook Industries · Gary, IN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Crook Industries (industrial) in Gary, IN.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $153k–$204k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 32 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 42%
- Lean 39%
- EHS / safety 24%
- New product launch 21%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Crook Industries
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Crook IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Oversee daily plant operations to meet production, quality, and delivery goals Lead and develop cross-functional teams Ensure compliance with safety standards Manage budgets, costs, and overall plant performance Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience Proven experience managing teams, budgets, and operations Minimum work week to consist of Monday-Friday Be tentative via phone 24/7 due to operational schedule Motivation and eagerness to implement and maintain processes for a growing business
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EcoBlock is currently hiring an experienced General Plant Manager. The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, including production, safety, quality, and maintenance. The GM plays a critical role in strategic planning, continuous improvement, and fostering a high-performance culture.