Plant Manager

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Plant Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and managing plant resources effectively. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities who can drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Directs and coordinates plant operations ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company quality standards, customer delivery requirements, and policies and procedures. Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping. Responsible for operation budgets, inter-department workflow, identifying cost reduction opportunities and employee relation’s practices and standards of performance.

Duties

• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Initiative plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Coordinate all manufacturing concerns between functional departments including production, scheduling, materials control, quality assurance, human resources and accounting.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
• Ensure satisfactory coordination of the daily production scheduling meeting to address and resolve current issues affecting any area of manufacturing.
• Assist with recommendations concerning quality, functionality, performance, raw materials, packaging and formulations.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Assure that employee grievances are addressed in a timely fashion.
• Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for construction input and action.
• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
• Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Makes timely and effective decisions even when data is limited and perceives the impact of those decisions
• Adaptability – Responds effectively to changes in situation or information. Proficiency in SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
• Can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans
• Adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
• Takes a long-term approach builds a shared vision with others and acts as a catalyst for change
• Holds self and other accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results
• Can inspire and motivate others to act positively
• Collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
• Acts as a resource to approach issues or disagreements with the objective of reaching win/win solutions
• Establishes development plans for staff and succession plans for key positions while leading with emotional intelligence
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing others the opportunity to learn.
• Customer Focus – Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet of the needs and wants of the customer.
• Leadership Orientation – Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others with in the Production department; Strong team leadership, team building and facilitation skills.
• Initiative – Engages in proactive behavior and looks for new project opportunities
• Solid understanding of production planning, supply chain management, and MRP systems.
• Mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
• Proven experience in plant management with a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to lead teams through change while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data and make informed decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elk Grove Village, IL 60007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000