Plant Manager
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management
Plant Manager
Location: Mendota, IL
Type: On-site
Compensation: $150,000-$160,000 + Bonus
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client is an established insulation and building materials manufacturer. The organization produces insulation products and operates manufacturing facilities focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
ROLE SUMMARY
Lead day-to-day operations at a manufacturing plant, overseeing production, maintenance, quality, compliance, staffing, inventory, and cost control. This role supports two shifts and approximately 32 full-time and six temporary employees while partnering with executive leadership on site performance and operational strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct production, maintenance, quality assurance, and compliance activities across the facility.
- Manage production schedules, staffing, inventory, and cost control programs.
- Lead production and maintenance supervisors across two shifts.
- Develop annual operating and capital budgets.
- Lead lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and capital investment initiatives.
- Oversee facility and maintenance operations.
- Drive operational excellence, cost reduction, and compliance initiatives.
- Conduct workforce planning, employee development, and performance management.
- Establish operational priorities and improvement plans based on site metrics and performance.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the plant and on the production floor.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Five or more years of production management experience, or seven to 10 years of manufacturing experience with at least five years in plant or production leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in Business with significant manufacturing leadership experience.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques.
- Knowledge of labor laws and OSHA requirements.
- Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and business applications.
- Experience with manufacturing variances and operational metrics.
- Experience in production, maintenance, and operational management.
Apply if you have the manufacturing leadership experience and operational expertise to lead a plant through continuous improvement and strong site performance. This is an on-site role in Mendota, Illinois.
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