Plant Leader - Precision CNC & Automation (Relocation)

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Package

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Plant Manager for a high-precision CNC manufacturing operation in the Upper Midwest, with relocation offered. You will lead day-to-day performance and long-term strategy, building processes, people, and equipment plans to sustain growth while improving cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires significant CNC leadership, experience in regulated environments, and a strong Lean/Six Sigma background. On-site leadership and relocation support are provided.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in CNC manufacturing or precision environments.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations including Swiss turning and vertical milling.
• Experience leading high-mix, low-volume operations and automation initiatives.
• Background in Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods.
• Exposure to regulated industries such as medical device, aerospace, or automotive.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for manufacturing operations, including CNC machining, production scheduling, procurement, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to support growth and new product opportunities.
• Establish KPIs and drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost improvements.
• Lead automation initiatives: robotics, automated machine tending, and other technologies.
• Apply Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, VSM) to improve processes and costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering and other functions to plan workforce, equipment, and capital investments.
• Optimize equipment, facilities, and personnel as production needs evolve.
• Develop supervisors and frontline teams with strong accountability.
• Maintain visibility on the floor and engage employees in improvements and change.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and disciplined execution.

Skills

Leadership experience CNC mfg

CNC Swiss turning

CNC vertical milling

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Regulated industry exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business Management

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Plant Manager for a high-precision CNC manufacturing operation in the Upper Midwest, with relocation offered. You will lead day-to-day performance and long-term strategy, building processes, people, and equipment plans to sustain growth while improving cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires significant CNC leadership, experience in regulated environments, and a strong Lean/Six Sigma background. On-site leadership and relocation support are provided.