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Job Requirements of Plant Manager | Automation:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Wheeling, IL (Onsite)
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Plant Manager | Automation
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
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