Global Cutting Die Plant Manager: Lead Lean Ops

Maxcess; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with 2%

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Maxcess is seeking an International Cutting Die Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, safety, quality, and financial performance. The role drives continuous improvement and operational excellence while ensuring the efficient manufacture and delivery of cutting dies and systems.

You will lead Lean manufacturing, collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance, and manage budgets, KPIs, and workforce development to achieve on-time, cost-efficient production.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Strong Lean/continuous improvement background with measurable impact on waste and efficiency.
• Experience managing budgets and financial performance in a manufacturing setting.
• Capable of data-driven decision making and managing complex ERP/MRP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute operational plans that support business goals, customer requirements, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality standards and on-time delivery performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to support customer needs and operational objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve plant performance.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
• Manage labor planning, staffing, workforce development, and succession planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and EH&S standards.
• Oversee inventory management and material flow to support production and customer service goals.
• Partner with Engineering to introduce new products, technologies, equipment, and process improvements.
• Develop annual operating budgets and manage expenses to meet financial objectives.
• Support capital planning and investment initiatives to improve capacity, productivity, and quality.
• Communicate with regional/global leadership regarding performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive employee engagement through coaching, development, performance management, and recognition programs.
• Lead customer visits, audits, and operational reviews as required.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Budgeting

Financial accountability

Data-driven decisions

People leadership

Communication

ERP/MRP experience

Manufacturing leadership

Operations analysis

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Maxcess is seeking an International Cutting Die Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, safety, quality, and financial performance. The role drives continuous improvement and operational excellence while ensuring the efficient manufacture and delivery of cutting dies and systems.

You will lead Lean manufacturing, collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance, and manage budgets, KPIs, and workforce development to achieve on-time, cost-efficient production.