Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Join Our Team as a Plant Manager - Drive Operational Excellence in Manufacturing!

General Thermo Dynamics is seeking an experienced and highly engaged Plant Manager to lead daily operations at our Franklin, WI manufacturing facility. With over 90 employees and a highmix/lowvolume (HMLV) production environment, this role is responsible for driving the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement.

Safety & Environmental Health (EH&S) - Our #1 Priority

• Lead and model a zero-incident mindset, ensuring compliance with OSHA, company policies, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Conduct regular safety walks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Partner closely with the Maintenance/ME Manager to oversee EH&S programs, training, and compliance.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives, near-miss reporting, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of safe work practices.

Operations Leadership in a High-Mix/Low-Volume Job Shop

• Manage all plant operations across Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and EH&S.
• Oversee schedule execution, capacity planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure consistent execution of production plans with focus on reducing WIP, lead times, and bottlenecks.
• Drive operational readiness, equipment uptime, process capability, and daily performance accountability.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean efforts including 5S, visual management, standard work, SMED, and waste elimination.
• Champion A3 thinking, PDCA, and structured CI methodologies.
• Collaborate with Quality/CI Manager to deliver annual productivity goals.

Quality Management & ISO 9001 Compliance

• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 processes and documentation.
• Drive improvements in first-pass yield, scrap reduction, and corrective actions.
• Oversee in-process and final inspections.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop six direct reports.
• Strengthen engagement through communication and involvement.
• Support training matrices, cross-training, and performance reviews.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
• 8+ years in manufacturing, including 5+ years in plant or senior operations leadership
• Strong Lean, Continuous Improvement background with proven results
• Demonstrated safety leadership
• Experience in managing Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements
• Strong communication, leadership presence, and financial acumen
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred

• 10+ years manufacturing experience; 5+ years in plant leadership
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with ERP and data visualization platforms
• Experience leading multishift operations
• Experience in a high mix/low volume environment

• Environment:
  Manufacturing floor with potential exposure to temperature extremes, dust, fumes, manufacturing chemicals, and noise.
• PPE:
  Safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection required.
• Physical Demands:
  Standing/walking for extended periods, occasional lifting (25-50 lbs.), manual dexterity, and visual acuity.
• Schedule:
  
  Primarily day shift with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
• Lead meaningful projects that drive real results.
• Grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Ready to lead with purpose and precision? Apply today and help us shape the future of manufacturing excellence!

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