Plant Manager

PEG Staffing & Recruiting; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEG Staffing & Recruiting is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead daily operations at our Alsip, Illinois production facility. This direct-hire role focuses on safety, quality, Lean transformation, and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

You will drive production schedules, oversee maintenance coordination, coach a supervision team, and report KPIs at leadership reviews while upholding OSHA and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading plant/production operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience supervising supervisors and hourly production teams.
• Strong background in production scheduling, quality systems, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and ISO quality systems.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing leadership or related field.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations with responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
• Drive production schedules and ensure customer commitments are met.
• Analyze production metrics, downtime, and quality trends while implementing corrective actions.
• Lead Lean Daily Management (LDM) meetings, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and evaluate production personnel while building a high-performing team.
• Promote a strong safety culture through daily observations, training, and OSHA compliance.
• Oversee quality initiatives, including 8D investigations, MRB activities, and ISO quality standards.
• Monitor KPIs and present operational results during leadership meetings.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance, quality, scheduling, and shipping to maximize plant performance.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure operational excellence throughout the facility.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Gemba

KPI management

Root cause analysis

Safety culture

Production scheduling

Employee coaching

ISO quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling systems

Job description

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus Potential

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead daily operations at a production facility in Alsip, Illinois. This is a direct hire opportunity with a financially stable company that continues to invest in its people, equipment, safety, and operational excellence.

If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys driving production, developing teams, improving processes, and creating a culture centered around safety and quality, we'd love to speak with you.

Why You'll Want to Learn More

• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career stability
• Join an established manufacturer serving multiple industrial markets across North America
• Company continues to invest in modern manufacturing technology and operational improvements
• Strong culture focused on Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and employee development
• Opportunity to make a visible impact while leading plant operations and driving business results
• Collaborative leadership team with autonomy to improve processes and implement best practices
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day plant operations with responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance
• Drive production schedules and ensure customer commitments are met
• Analyze production metrics, downtime, and quality trends while implementing corrective actions
• Lead Lean Daily Management (LDM) meetings, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop, coach, and evaluate production personnel while building a high-performing team
• Promote a strong safety culture through daily observations, training, and OSHA compliance
• Oversee quality initiatives, including 8D investigations, MRB activities, and ISO quality standards
• Monitor KPIs and present operational results during weekly and monthly leadership meetings
• Coordinate closely with maintenance, quality, scheduling, and shipping to maximize plant performance
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure operational excellence throughout the facility

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing leadership experience managing plant or production operations
• Experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams
• Strong background in production scheduling, quality systems, safety, and continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Gemba, KPI management, and root cause analysis
• Experience conducting employee evaluations, coaching, and performance management
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety programs
• Experience with ISO quality systems preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and production scheduling systems