Plant Manager

Company Description

MAT Holdings is a global manufacturing company with more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, IL, we operate 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space and 40+ factories worldwide. We offer opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more. We emphasize excellence across the entire supply chain and value creativity, contributions, and continuous improvement.

• Complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick days, holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Career advancement program, training and development
• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursements, mental health support)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary life/AD&D and employer‑provided life/AD&D

The Plant Manager is responsible for keeping production on schedule and ensuring raw materials are efficiently converted into chain link fencing, horse & field fence, and barbed wire. The role requires a hands‑on leader who works closely with production crews, solves problems quickly, and keeps operations running smoothly.

• Supervise daily production to meet order schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Manage onsite functional teams (repairs and maintenance, tool and die, production, warehouse, quality, etc.)
• Maintain high OEE and drive operational excellence
• Coordinate cross‑training and knowledge sharing with the sister plant in Vietnam
• Assist the VP/GM with special projects (e.g., M&A operation reviews, new production lines)
• Ensure OTIF shipping and quality of incoming raw materials
• Streamline purchasing to maintain a market‑competitive cost structure
• Report production performance, continuous improvement activities, and capital expenditure plans
• Manage and adjust the factory’s cost structure to stay within budget

• Set daily production priorities and communicate clearly with crews
• Train and coach operators on safety, quality, and performance expectations
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a safe work environment
• Develop employees for succession through the Next Level program
• Recruit and retain personnel for the facility
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and corrective action within guidelines

• Track output, downtime, and scrap to improve efficiency
• Monitor material usage and coordinate deliveries to prevent shortages
• Drive cost savings via yield improvements and scrap reduction

• Overall profit and loss management at the operating level
• Assess financial impact of operational changes
• Maintain accurate BOMs and forecast raw material needs
• Order wire, steel, and coatings to sustain optimal inventory levels

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or sufficient experience
• 10 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Lean thinker with experience implementing Lean practices
• Proven safety and 5S culture development
• Strong leadership and accountability skills
• Experience in leadership development and succession planning
• Working knowledge of SAP (plus)
• Experience in a TS 16949 facility

• Safety First
• Quality Focused
• Lean Thinking
• Team Development
• Results Driven

The posted salary range for this position is $105,000 to $140,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. This is a full‑time, direct‑hire position. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.