Manufacturing Plant Manager

Systematic Business Consulting; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematic Business Consulting seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead an established manufacturing operation in Naperville, IL. The role oversees daily production, supervises managers, and drives Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to strengthen productivity and quality.

You will focus on throughput, equipment utilization, on-time delivery, and cost control while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across a 60-person team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of flexible printing manufacturing experience.
• Plant/Production Manager experience in the flexible printing industry is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost controls and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily manufacturing and plant operations.
• Lead and develop production supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Improve production throughput, equipment utilization, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage operating budgets, labor costs, and plant profitability.
• Establish a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Job description

An established and growing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead an established manufacturing operation with approximately 60 employees and $30 million in annual revenue.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader to take ownership of overall plant performance and directly influence productivity, profitability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily manufacturing and plant operations.
• Lead and develop production supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Improve production throughput, equipment utilization, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage operating budgets, labor costs, and plant profitability.
• Establish a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of flexible printing manufacturing experience.
• Previous Plant or Production Manager experience within the flexible printing industry is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification high preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost controls, and continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of leading teams and improving plant performance.