Plant Manager

Michael Page; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Flexible PTO

401k with employer match

Health benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior Plant Leader in Milwaukee responsible for end-to-end operational leadership across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain. You will manage budgets, drive Lean initiatives, and mentor leaders to build a high-performing organization focused on safety, quality, and profitability.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, P&L accountability, and cross-functional collaboration with executive teams to achieve strategic growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Plant Leadership across production, engineering, Quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain.
• Experience with metal fabrication and CNC machining (stamping, presses, laser, mills/lathes, or similar processes).
• Strong track record of improving plant performance through lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive execution.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational budgets and maintain accountability for P&L performance.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Establish and track KPIs focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
• Provide overall leadership for the plant, overseeing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other key functional areas.
• Drive operational performance initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Develop and mentor leaders across the organization while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives, support growth objectives, and ensure the plant meets both short- and long-term business goals.
• Lead process improvement efforts, optimize manufacturing performance, and ensure efficient cross-functional collaboration throughout the operation.

Skills

Plant leadership

P&L management

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

Job description

• Salary up to $180k w/ a bonus, Flexible PTO
• Company investing heavily back into the business, making upgrades to technology
  

• Salary up to $180k w/ a bonus, Flexible PTO
• Company investing heavily back into the business, making upgrades to technology
  

About Our Client

My client is a well-established leader in their industry, with a strong reputation and a diverse customer base. They offer a stable environment, a collaborative leadership team, and an opportunity for someone to make a significant impact while helping drive the next phase of operational growth.

Job Description

• Manage operational budgets and maintain accountability for P&L performance
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence
• Establish and track KPIs focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity
• Provide overall leadership for the plant, overseeing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other key functional areas.
• Drive operational performance initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Develop and mentor leaders across the organization while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives, support growth objectives, and ensure the plant meets both short- and long-term business goals.
• Lead process improvement efforts, optimize manufacturing performance, and ensure efficient cross-functional collaboration throughout the operation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of Plant Leadership with multiple functions, including production, engineering, Quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain
• Experience with metal fabrication and/or CNC machining (stamping, presses, laser, mills/lathes, or similar processes)
• A strong track record of improving plant performance through lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive execution
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000.
• Bonus opportunity based on performance and site metrics
• Flexible PTO based on experience
• 401k program with employer match
• full health, medical, dental, ect
• and more!!

Contact: Ryan Prochko

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7126178