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Plant Manager

Job in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois, 62966, USA
Listing for: Penn Aluminum International LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Penn Aluminum International LLC is part of Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company. We lead at every level to make a positive impact.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, results‑driven Plant Manager to lead our aluminum extrusion facility of over 300,000 sq ft. The role oversees operations that produce precision extruded and drawn tubing and custom shape profiles for markets such as Transportation, HVAC, Electrical, and Consumer Durables.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operational Leadership:
    Provide strategic direction and daily management for all plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of high‑quality products that meet customer specifications.
  • Production Management:
    Oversee operations across four extrusion presses, drawn benches, wound coil draw lines, cut‑to‑length operations, and a comprehensive fabrication department.
  • Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement:
    Drive a culture of continuous improvement through deployment, sustainment, and optimization of lean manufacturing methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma).
  • Safety & Quality Assurance:
    Champion a safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement robust quality control systems to maintain ISO & IATF standards and customer satisfaction.
  • Team Leadership & Development:
    Mentor and develop a high‑performing team of managers, supervisors, and front‑line employees.
  • Strategic Planning:
    Collaborate with the President and executive leadership on long‑term plans, capacity planning, capital expenditure justification, and budget control.
  • Resource Management:
    Optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization to maximize throughput, minimize waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Qualifications & Experience
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive management experience within the aluminum extrusion industry.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to manage complex operations and large teams, preferably in a unionized plant environment.
  • Strong technical understanding of aluminum metallurgy, extrusion processes, and downstream operations.
  • Extensive experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement;
    Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
About Us

We are a leader in manufacturing precision aluminum solutions, committed to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Pay Range

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates must complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to membership in any protected class. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete your application, email  and include the title and location of the position.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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