Hands-On Plant Manager — Safety, Quality & Growth

HRT Solutions Pty Ltd; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Manufacturer in Illinois seeks a hands-on Plant Manager to lead a production facility and drive safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost management. The role involves developing teams, aligning processes, and influencing site performance to achieve operational goals.

The successful candidate will manage workforce, production planning, and operational execution with a visible leadership style, fostering engagement and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations with responsibility for site results.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams and build accountability.
• Hands-on, visible leadership to connect with hourly workers and supervisors.
• Proven ability to balance priorities and allocate resources.

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.

Job description

Industrial Manufacturer in Illinois seeks a hands-on Plant Manager to lead a production facility and drive safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost management. The role involves developing teams, aligning processes, and influencing site performance to achieve operational goals.

The successful candidate will manage workforce, production planning, and operational execution with a visible leadership style, fostering engagement and continuous improvement across the organization.