Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Join a growing/stable manufacturer with tremendous growth/upside. Base Pay up to $135K + Bonus.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing manufacturer known for operational excellence, strong customer focus, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Operating in a fast-paced production environment, the company continues to invest in its people, processes, and facilities to support long-term growth. This is an opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented organization where leaders are empowered to drive results, develop talent, and make a meaningful impact on performance and culture.

Job Description

Provide overall leadership for all plant operations, including production, warehousing, quality, safety, and customer service. Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and root cause analysis. Establish, track, and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and operational performance. Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional team to ensure employee engagement, accountability, and performance. Ensure customer expectations are consistently met through efficient production planning and operational execution. Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence. Foster a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development. Manage workforce planning, staffing, training, and performance management activities. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize plant performance. Oversee compliance with all company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.

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.

The Successful Applicant

5+ years of Plant Manager or senior manufacturing leadership experience within a production environment. Proven track record of driving operational improvements through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, developing, and managing cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to establish and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance. Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and a focus on accountability. Experience managing customer expectations and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Bachelor's degree preferred; engineering or technical manufacturing experience is a plus.

What's on Offer

Competitive base salary (110K-135K) with annual performance bonus opportunity. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package. 401(k) program with company contribution. Generous paid time off and company holidays. Opportunity to lead a growing operation with significant visibility and influence on plant performance. High level of autonomy and ownership within a collaborative leadership team. Strong commitment to employee development and career growth. Opportunity to drive meaningful continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

Job summary: Sector Engineering & Manufacturing, Sub Sector Operations Management, Industry Industrial / Manufacturing, Where Chicago, Contract Type Permanent.