Plant Manager

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The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a manufacturing facility's operations, including production, safety, quality, and staff management, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production while meeting business objectives.

Location – North Chicago, IL

• Fourth-generation family-owned and operated business founded in 1936
• A family-owned and operated job shop specializing in precision machining of brass, copper, and aluminum alloys.
• Servicing the Aerospace/Aviation, Appliance, Automotive/Transportation along with many other industries
• Full Time Direct Hire

(If you don’t have all of the requirements, don’t worry! It is not necessary to have every single bullet point in your experience)

• 5+ years in a Plant / Floor Manager or similar leadership role, preferably in a job shop environment
• Strong background in screw machining, CNC, or precision manufacturing
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawing
• Certification in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Familiarity with ISO standards or other quality certifications.

• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demands and delivery timelines
• Monitor production metrics (cycle time, scrap rates, downtime) and adjust as necessary
• Oversee the setup and operation of CNC / screw machines and other shop equipment
• Lead a team of screw machine operators, setup technicians, and maintenance personnel
• Ensure product meets engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Identify inefficiencies in production and implement process improvements
• Schedule and coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and upgrades
• Manage tooling inventory and ensure proper setups

If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management

Manufacturing