Plant Manager

Role Title: Plant Manager

Location: Western Illinois

Schedule: Monday- Friday (Onsite)

Shift: (8 am- 5 pm)

About the Opportunity

A well-established industrial manufacturer is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a production facility and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost management. This role offers the opportunity to influence site performance, develop high-performing teams, and support initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and business results.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the facility, including plant operations, workforce management, production planning, and operational execution. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, visible leader who builds strong relationships across the organization, develops engaged teams, and aligns people, processes, and resources to achieve operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of facility operations to support safety, quality, service, productivity, and financial objectives.
• Establish performance expectations and drive accountability across the organization.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are aligned with customer requirements and business priorities.
• Oversee production planning and resource utilization to support efficient operations and reliable output.
• Evaluate operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and overall effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies that support operational excellence and sustainable business growth.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional partners to address challenges, support initiatives, and achieve organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of safety, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop supervisors, managers, and plant personnel to strengthen organizational capability.
• Utilize performance metrics and operational data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading manufacturing operations with responsibility for operational performance and site results.
• Experience managing production environments with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost performance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, develop talent, and build organizational accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership through a visible, hands-on leadership style.
• Experience balancing operational priorities while effectively allocating people, equipment, materials, and other resources.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and successfully implement operational changes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions.
• Experience leading through change and driving measurable business results.

What the Organization Offers

• Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing operation with significant autonomy and impact.
• Collaborative leadership team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation package, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
• Long-term career growth within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.