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Job Requirements of Plant Manager | Manufacturing:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Hoffman Estates, IL (Onsite)
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Plant Manager | Manufacturing
The Plant Manager oversees all production and warehouse operations, ensuring strong performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role leads daily plant activities, develops personnel, and drives continuous improvement to meet customer and operational expectations. Client Details
The client is a growing manufacturing organization committed to safety, quality, and reliable service for its customers. They operate in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and invest in developing strong operational teams to support continued growth and high customer satisfaction.
Description
- Oversee all daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets are achieved.
- Lead production and warehouse teams, managing personnel, equipment, materials, and workflow.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and support growth.
- Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer requirements and on‑time delivery goals.
- Manage raw materials, inventory levels, and vendor relationships to support uninterrupted operations.
- Partner with Sales and Engineering to translate customer requirements into effective production plans.
- Support quality processes, address customer concerns, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and safe operation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant plant environment while fostering strong internal communication.
Profile
- Brings proven experience leading production and warehouse teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate personnel.
- Has a track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through hands‑on management.
- Thinks critically and solves operational problems with limited standardization.
- Communicates clearly across all levels of the organization and maintains strong working relationships.
- Is comfortable managing inventory, workflows, production scheduling, and vendor coordination.
- Shows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Can read blueprints and collaborate effectively with engineering and cross‑functional teams.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary in the range of $100,000 to $125,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and a stable full‑time schedule
- An opportunity to lead a growing operation with strong support from leadership
- A hands‑on environment where you can impact safety, quality, and overall plant performance
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