Plant Manager

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Job Title: Plant ManagerJob Description

The Plant Manager will oversee the machine shop and fabrication shop, mechanical assembly, and shipping/receiving functions, including crate building. The individual will ensure workflow scheduling for timely assembly, address equipment challenges, and provide operational oversight. The role involves continuous improvement, cost optimization, team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, safety compliance, and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for machine and fabrication shops, mechanical assembly, and shipping/receiving functions.
• Schedule workflow for parts to ensure timely assembly and address any challenges faced by the mechanical assembly team.
• Step in to assist when equipment is not operating as expected.
• Develop and implement metrics for shop floor productivity, focusing on indirect versus direct hours.
• Ensure team members meet deadlines and manage shop timelines effectively.
• Oversee fab and assembly supervisors, promoting a positive attitude and morale within the team.
• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain housekeeping practices.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience in equipment manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage shop timelines.
• Familiarity with engineered-to-order (ETO) environments.
• Experience navigating an ERP system.
• 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within an ETO organization.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Super positive attitude to improve team morale.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
  
  

Work Environment

The position is primarily office-based with required interactions in the shop. The shop environment may expose the individual to fumes, heat, and airborne particles, with moderately loud noise levels. Safety equipment such as safety glasses and safety toe work shoes must be worn while in the shop. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sturtevant,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.