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Plant Manager | Automation

Michael Page Wheeling, IL (Onsite) Full-Time
$125,000 - $145,000/Year

The Plant Automation Manager will step in as a Senior leader at my client's fast-growing production site near Wheeling. You'll manage and grow technical teams while driving efficiency improvements for production. This is a chance to join an excellent company working with exciting customers in all industries!




Client Details

Our client is a leading, family-owned systems integrator that has specialized in delivering tailored automation for manufacturing operations for 50 years. It excels in designing, engineering, and deploying custom assembly and test systems, robotics, material handling, vision and inspection, deburring/trimming, and factory information systems. They are growing impressively, and seek a talented Plant Manager to take the reins of the operation - apply today to join a business with huge growth potential!




Description

  • Management of site budget including P&L
  • Interfacing with client base to understand custom automation system needs
  • Implement and track KPIs (safety, quality, OTD, efficiency)
  • Manage project timelines and handle engineering change orders as needed
  • Review and approve engineering designs for custom equipment
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, quality, and engineering team
  • Drive Lean manufacturing / Continuous Improvement initiatives

Profile

  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience
  • 5+ years of managerial/leadership experience
  • Strong project management experience
  • Experience in a made-to-order manufacturing environment is preferred
  • Business acumen - experience weighing in on overall business strategy
  • Strong technical background with automated systems
  • Proven track record building & developing technical teams

Job Offer

  • Base salary up to $145,000 based on experience
  • Annual bonus based on EBITDA
  • 401K matching up to 5%
  • 3 weeks of PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance package options

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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Salary Details

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$125,000-$145,000
Yearly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Wheeling, IL (Onsite)

Job Type

Manufacturing

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

08/18/2025

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