Plant Manager | Aerospace
Michael Page International
- Naperville, Illinois
- 5 days ago
- $145,000–$175,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Job SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Operations ManagementIndustry: Industrial / ManufacturingWhere: NapervilleContract Type: PermanentConsultant name: Zac JonesJob Reference: JN-072026-7066042 Deliver improvements in gross margin, conversion costs, and asset utilization whilst managing capital investment aligned with strategic growth and operational efficiency goals.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Naperville, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $145,000–$175,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job TitleLead day-to-day operations for the entire facility at a global manufacturerJob DescriptionChampion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS regulations. Provide overall leadership for all plant operations, ensuring the achievement of safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost (SPQDC) objectives. Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance across all levels of the organization. Ensure effective execution of production planning to meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets. Lead plant transformation initiatives focused on productivity, capacity expansion, and cost competitiveness. Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence methodologies. Identify and execute opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and cycle time improvement. Develop and drive a multi-year site optimization roadmap, including automation and digitalization where applicable. Own and manage the plant P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Deliver improvements in gross margin, conversion costs, and asset utilization whilst managing capital investment aligned with strategic growth and operational efficiency goals. Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing leadership team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational discipline. Partner with engineering to drive process innovation and product manufacturability improvements. Ensure adherence to quality systems (ISO or industry-specific standards). Collaborate with supply chain to optimize inventory levels, materials flow, and supplier performance.The Successful ApplicantProven leadership skills within the engineering and manufacturing sector. Manage site-level P&L and cost reduction initiatives. Strong understanding of operational processes in the aerospace or similar industry. Ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve organizational goals. Managed people Managers. Align plant strategy with corporate and global strategy. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in manufacturing. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.What's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $165,000 USD annually. Bonus opportunity of around 30%. Flexible PTO, Excellent Health/Medical/Dental/Vision coverage. Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. Opportunities for professional growth within a large organization. Engaging work environment in the aerospace industry.Job SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Operations ManagementIndustry: Industrial / ManufacturingWhere: NapervilleContract Type: PermanentConsultant name: Zac JonesJob Reference: JN-072026-7066042
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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