Plant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Full health, medical, dental, etc.

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a high-impact Plant Leader in Milwaukee, WI. You will oversee Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other key areas, driving accountability and Lean improvements to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity goals.

With a strong track record in budgets, P&L, and leadership development, you will mentor leaders, partner with executives on strategic initiatives, and optimize cross-functional collaboration to support long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of Plant Leadership across production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process optimization initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational budgets and ensure P&L accountability.
• Lead plant operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, planning and other functions.
• Drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity KPIs.
• Develop leaders and foster accountability, continuous improvement, and engagement.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives and growth plans.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements to boost performance.

Education

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

Job description

Job Title

Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

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, etc. and more!!