What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Messina Talent Advisors?
Plant Manager
Position Overview
This is a direct hire opportunity for an experienced Plant Manager at a prestigious electroless nickel plating solutions provider with over 120 years of industry presence in Chicago. The ideal candidate will be responsible for comprehensive management of the plating facility's operations, balancing production efficiency, quality control, safety standards, and team development. This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence at a long-established leader in the metal finishing industry.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Direct daily plant operations to meet production targets
- Analyze production metrics to identify improvement opportunities
- Troubleshoot production process issues
- Develop strategies to optimize processes and reduce costs
- Interface with customers regarding quality concerns
- Support implementation and maintenance of AS9100-compliant Quality Management System
Quality Assurance
- Collaborate with quality team to ensure products meet standards and customer specifications
- Implement and maintain quality control processes
- Identify quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
Safety and Compliance
- Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Conduct regular safety audits and address hazards
- Assist with quality metrics and compliance reporting
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and motivate technical staff
- Create a collaborative work environment
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Provide training on quality standards and procedures
Requirements
- Essential: 3-5 years minimum experience managing a plating/metal finishing operation - this experience is a MUST HAVE.
- Experience with AS9100 quality management systems in manufacturing
- CEF and/or CAF certification preferred
- NADCAP experience is a plus
- Internal audit experience and result interpretation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management software
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Salary : $120,000 - $125,000
