Plant Manager

Jobot; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead its manufacturing operations. This exciting role involves overseeing daily operations, optimizing productivity, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management, exceptional leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You'll be responsible for developing processes that maximize safety and efficiency while collaborating with various teams to meet customer requirements. If you're ready to take charge of a bustling plant and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Growing Business

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Plant Manager in the Manufacturing industry.
• Deep knowledge of production management and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Develop systems to optimize productivity and performance metrics.
• Manage budget and production metrics while ensuring quality.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Decision-Making Skills

Education

BSc/BA in Business Management

MSc/MA in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

ERP Software

Job description

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

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Job Title

Plant Manager

Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Permanent on-site position.

Why join us?

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus
• Growing Business

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to take charge of a bustling plant, overseeing all daily operations from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. The successful candidate will have the key skills to develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Manage and implement strategies for waste reduction and greater efficiency.
• Develop and manage budget and production metrics.
• Develop and maintain a positive, safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Quality teams to understand and meet customer requirements.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Plant Manager in the Manufacturing industry with at least 5 years of experience.
• Proven managerial experience with a deep knowledge of production management.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• BSc/Ba in Business Management or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus.

The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a large team. They will have a strong understanding of the manufacturing process and will be able to implement and manage change effectively. We are looking for a strong leader with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and operationally.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing