Plant Manager

CiresiMorek; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all facets of plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production while driving cost efficiencies and continuous improvement. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, budgeting acumen, and a track record of developing leaders and achieving operational targets.

The incumbent will oversee production planning, quality assurance, and facilities management, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and finance to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Prior management experience within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain performance
• Manage budgets, staffing, capital resources, and production capacity to maximize operational efficiency
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs and improve productivity
• Develop high-performing leaders through coaching, accountability, and succession planning
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement strategies that improve operational and business results

Education

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

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or engineering

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior management experience within a manufacturing setting
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement

The successful Plant Manager will develop plant production and financial controls, security, regulatory compliance, quality, facilities, and all manufacturing areas. They will also work cross-functionally, ensuring that all operations and related strategies are consistent. Oversee large-scale projects and ensure that they are being completed on budget and on time, all while meeting specified production requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain performance
• Manage budgets, staffing, capital resources, and production capacity to maximize operational efficiency
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs and improve productivity
• Develop high-performing leaders through coaching, accountability, and succession planning
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement strategies that improve operational and business results

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