Plant Manager

JSK Recruiting, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

401(k) with match + profit sharing

Flexible, family-oriented culture

Job summary

JSK Recruiting, Inc is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager for an Addison, IL precision machining operation. You will lead shop floor operations across about 60 employees on three shifts, working on the floor with operators, leads, and department heads to drive efficiency and improve processes.

This is a newly created leadership role where collaboration, structure, and accountability are valued. The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $140,000 plus year-end bonus and profit sharing, with a 1st

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years CNC machining, grinding or similar manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of machining and tight tolerances.
• Experience leading teams across multiple shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day shop floor operations across all shifts.
• Oversee and develop operators and department leads.
• Train and develop operators; build documentation and SOPs.
• Drive shop floor efficiency and implement systems and tools.
• Collaborate with scheduling to align capacity with routing.

Skills

Leadership

Shop floor operations

Process improvement

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

Job description

Plant Manager
Addison, IL (On-site)
Compensation: $100,000 to $140,000 plus year-end bonus and profit sharing
Schedule: 1st Shift

About the Role

A well-established, precision machining operation is looking for a hands-on Plant Manager to take ownership of shop floor operations across a team of approximately 60 employees on three shifts. This is a newly created role designed to bring dedicated production leadership to a busy, long-tenured shop that has been running on experience and tribal knowledge for decades. The right person will earn the trust of a seasoned team, bring structure and efficiency to daily operations, and help build the organizational foundation the company needs to grow. This is not a role for someone who manages from a desk. You will be on the floor, working alongside operators, leads, and department heads across 4 departments. The company has a collaborative culture where new ideas are welcomed

About the Company

This is a privately owned machining operation with a deeply experienced team, more than half of whom have been with the company for 15 or more years. The culture is informal, flexible, and built on relationships. Leadership is hands-on and accessible. The company hosts an annual Christmas party, barbecues, and takes care of the people who show up and contribute. This is a place where good people stay for a long time and the right candidate will want to do the same.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day shop floor operations including job staging, tooling, setup, inventory, and workflow efficiency across all three shifts
• Oversee and develop operators and department leads across 4 CNC departments
• Train and develop operators; build documentation and process structure around tribal knowledge currently held by long-tenured staff
• Drive shop floor efficiency and identify opportunities to implement systems, processes, and floor management tools
• Collaborate closely with the scheduling function to align floor capacity with job routing requirements
• Ensure quality standards are maintained in alignment with ISO requirements including on-time delivery and customer return metrics
• Work cross-functionally with department heads and ownership to align operations with business goals
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement on the floor

Requirements

• BS/BA or an equivalent of 10+ years of CNC machining, grinding or very similar manufacturing leadership experience is required
• Strong understanding of machining required with the understanding of tight tolerances
• 3-10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required; candidates with 3+ years and strong personality, drive, and machining knowledge will be considered
• Experience in a similarly sized job shop or custom machining environment is preferred; candidates who have helped build organizational structure and SOPs at a growing shop is a plus
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish or Polish speaking is a plus
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to earn buy-in from long-tenured, highly skilled employees
• Experience implementing or maintaining shop floor systems, documentation, or process improvement initiatives is valued

Compensation and Benefits

• Year-end bonus
• 401(k) with 4% match plus profit-sharing contribution
• Flexible, family-oriented culture with long tenure and a team that looks out for each other

This is a role for someone who leads from the floor, earns respect by knowing their craft, and wants to be part of a shop that has been doing things right for a long time and is ready to take the next step.