What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Rauch & Associates?
Plant Manager – Precision Manufacturing | Midwest (Relocation Assistance Available)
Are you a high-impact operations leader ready to drive culture transformation, safety excellence, and smart automation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
Our client is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a flagship U.S. facility through its next phase of growth. This is a leadership opportunity to build something better with an organization deeply committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development.
🌟 What You'll Be Driving:
- Championing a data-driven culture that uses KPIs and scorecards to hold teams accountable and drive performance.
- Leading the implementation of smart automation initiatives that improve productivity and ergonomic safety.
- Spearheading continuous improvement across production lines, warehouse operations, and staffing efficiency.
- Coaching and mentoring cross-functional teams with clear, consistent communication and a people-first approach.
- Transforming legacy culture with modern manufacturing principles and leadership transparency.
Your Leadership DNA:
- Proven success as a Plant Manager or senior operations leader in a discrete manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in Lean, automation, and employee safety protocols.
- A servant leader with a calm demeanor, collaborative mindset, and a focus on long-term performance over short-term noise.
- Skilled in aligning with executive leadership while empowering frontline supervisors and teams.
- Experience managing change, improving retention, and inspiring accountability.
Perks & Support:
- Highly visible role with full support from executive leadership.
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Culture that values straightforward communication, innovation, and humility.
- No red-tape & No Jerks allowed environment. And did we mention- safety is #1?
Apply confidentially below or reach out directly to explore whether this might be the right next step in your leadership journey.
