Plant Manager

THE ARM GROUP; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Plant Manager in Aurora, IL. This role involves directing business activities, managing operational costs, and ensuring top-tier customer service. The ideal candidate has a strong background in business management and experience in leading teams for productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• 10 years of senior management experience with P&L responsibility.
• Proven track record in enhancing productivity and profitability.
• Experience managing teams and fostering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Directing and managing business activities to drive overall performance.
• Overseeing budget allocation and policy formulation.
• Leading initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Master of Business Administration Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP platform

Job description

This range is provided by THE ARM GROUP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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ARM GROUP is looking to hire a Plant Manager for one of its clients in the Aurora, IL area,

Prefer local candidates

On-site position

General Overview:

The Plant Manager is responsible for directing and managing our organization's business activities and developing and implementing effective business strategies and programs necessary to drive overall P&L performance. Duties include overseeing business operations, allocating budget resources, formulating policies, developing and motivating staff, managing operational costs, working directly with customers and ensuring good customer service, improving administration processes, engaging with vendors, and leading initiatives/activities that optimize financial performance.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of senior business and leadership experience, with profit and loss responsibility in a mid-to-large size business.
• Proven track record for implementing strategies that drive productivity and profitability improvements.
• Manufacturing operational acumen.
• Experience in managing and developing direct reports.
• Experience in developing highly effective teams.
• Must possess strong leadership and ownership qualities (e.g. facilitation, change management, decision-making, and delegation skills).
• Must be able to respond to urgent or emergencies outside of normal working hours as needed.
• Must have business and administrative knowledge (e.g. budgets, P&L development and analysis, investment proposals, plant/corporate policies, collective bargaining agreement, etc.).
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP platform).
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration Degree, or a graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience in a union environment.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated facility.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

Other Required Skills:

• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in the consumer products industry.

Physical Requirements:

• Daily responsibilities may require walking on elevated surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, and wearing required PPE.
• Standing/walking for extended periods.
• Sitting for periods working in front of a computer screen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, and implements policies and practices that facilitate execution including customer focus, teamwork within and among business units and continuous improvement of all operations.
• Oversee cost reduction, business process improvement and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Manages the facility to achieve the targeted level and quality of earnings necessary to support the financial and growth objectives of the organization. This includes assuming primary responsibility for the development and execution of the yearly operating budget as well as a longer-term strategic plan.
• Provides the necessary coaching and development of others that fosters a more capable and effective plant management team.
• Collaborates with direct reports, other departments, and members of the Board to support business goals.
• Promotes the interests of the company via encouraging teamwork among other business units within the company.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.

ARM GROUP is an equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ARM GROUP welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Supply Chain, and Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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