Plant Manager

Willcox Matthews Ltd; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations in a certified manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing production staff, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring the plant meets its financial and operational goals. You will collaborate with various departments to optimize processes and reduce defects, while also providing mentorship to your team. If you have a strong background in thermoforming or injection molding and are passionate about driving success in a manufacturing setting, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values expertise and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of thermoforming/injection molding experience with management responsibility.
• Proven record in Root Cause Analysis to solve manufacturing problems.

Responsibilities

• Set and achieve plant production goals, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Work with all departments to optimize production efficiency and quality.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Thermoforming

Injection Molding

Supervisory Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3 Axis Plastic Routing

Silk Screen

Ovens

Optical Hard Coating

5 Axis Production Machining

Laser

Screw Machine

Tube Fabrication

Press Stampings

Welding MIG/TIG/Brazing

Polishing

Assembly

Warehouse Operations

Job description

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

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $169,000.00/yr

Director at Willcox Matthews Ltd - Providing Technical & Engineering Recruitment Services across the UK, USA & Europe

Job Summary:

As a Plant Manager, you’ll be responsible for the production staff, the plant operation, overseeing maintenance and maintaining a safe ISO 9001 certified plant. This role gives direction and holds their direct reports accountable: Group Leads, Supervisor, Supply Chain Manager, Master Scheduler and Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting and achieving plant production goals, eliminating back orders and achieving on time delivery.
• Hit financial targets and production goals. Define objectives for efficiencies of labor, material and overhead costs.
• Ensure that the Master Scheduler is optimizing the scheduling to meet production goals and on time delivery.
• Plant Manager attends our Weekly Monday 1PM Customer Project Review meetings and monthly P&L Reviews.
• Work with all company personnel to achieve goals. Outside of direct reports, this includes Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Receiving, Shipping, Office and Top Management.
• Ensure that each department has critical backups for vacations and turnover. Build the bench.
• Work closely with Quality Manager and Quality Tech to reduce defective parts. The Plant Manager shares responsibility for product quality.
• Train and improve understanding in all Core Competencies: 3 / 5 axis routing, Windshield Forming, Coating.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Seven to ten years of thermoforming and/or injection molding manufacturing experience including supervisory or management responsibility. We are looking for a Top Professional.
• Have a proven record of demonstrating Root Cause Analysis to solve problems.
• Experience with our internal processes – 3 Axis Plastic Routing, Silk Screen, Ovens, Optical Hard Coating, 5 Axis Production Machining, Thermoforming, Laser, Screw Machine, Tube Fabrication, Press Stampings, Welding MIG/TIG/Brazing, Polishing, Assembly, Warehouse, Build to Order as well as to Forecast, Internet Sales with Shipping and Warehousing Operations.
• Motorcycling experience could be helpful.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Management

Industries

Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan