Plant Manager

Role:

Plant Manager

Published:

September 11, 2026

Location:

Neillsville, WI

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift Pattern:

First Shift

General Description

Are you interested in working for a World Class Custom Manufacturing company that is growing and profitable? OEM Fabricators, Inc., an ISO certified company and manufacturer of the year award winner, is a full service custom job shop. OEM is currently seeking a Plant Manager for the Neillsville, WI facility.

Come check out all the great things OEM has to offer:

• Family friendly certified
• Flexible schedules/work-life balance
• Fully air conditioned shop
• 100% paid Team Member Health Insurance Premiums
• Zero/low cost near site clinic
• and so much more!

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the plant operations including production, cost, quality, and safety of the facility. The Plant Manager has accountability for the achievement of the plant’s performance objectives and budgets through implementation of lean manufacturing practices and quality improvement strategies that will reduce costs and improve productivity to achieve best-in-class customer satisfaction while growing revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities

Direct operations to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met.
Manage and monitor production costs to estimated standards and implement strategies to increase gross margin.
Monitor and measure departmental performance and efficiencies; actively seek employee involvement for cost improvement strategies.
Create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement that improves long term and day-to-day performance in downtime reduction, waste reduction, improvement of throughput, and reduction of errors.
Champion and reinforce quality initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and reduction of process variation; utilize and reinforce use of the company’s quality systems.
Model and reinforce OEM’s vision and values.
Create strategic plans and capital justifications to ensure operations are aligned with the overall company mission and strategic plans.
Create and sustain a culture where safety is the highest priority. Ensure compliance with safety/environment regulations and promote effective housekeeping in support of a safe work environment.
Champion a culture of best-in-class customer satisfaction across all functions of the plant.
Interact with customers as required.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair schedules to ensure compliance.
Provide for the training and development of subordinates at all levels; develop succession plans for critical, skilled, and management positions.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in engineering or related field, or equivalent relevant experience and education.
10+ years of manufacturing experience with 6+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing management experience, preferably in metal fabrication in a job shop environment.
Proven ability to implement total quality systems and lean manufacturing, including such initiatives as statistical process control, six sigma, systems theory, kan ban, kaizan, and 5-S.
Demonstrated ability to act as an effective change agent with a history of measurable accomplishments.
A people-centric, manufacturing management style with strong leadership and communication skills.
Excellent financial, analytic, and problem solving skills.
Professional level communications skills, including the ability to act as the company spokesperson in the local community.

Drug Testing Notice

OEM is committed to a drug-free workplace. When you apply you agree to abide by our pre-employment drug policy, which you can review by clicking here.

We accept applications/résumés for all positions. Your earnings at OEM are directly commensurate with your particular skill set(s) and proven performance.

If you are an internal candidate, please fill out a Consideration Request form and turn it into Nicole Laufenberg.

OEM Fabricators, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer