Plant Manager - Lean Operations & Metal Fabrication Leader

SkyWater Search Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at a Minnesota facility. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, safety, quality, and accountability across metal fabrication and machining processes.

You will develop systems, optimize processes, and build high-performing teams in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple customers and product lines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading plant operations in metal fabrication environments.
• Proven ability to implement Lean principles and drive efficiency.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, maintenance and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across shifts to meet safety, quality, cost and delivery goals.
• Oversee metal fabrication, machining, welding and related processes.
• Develop and improve processes, procedures and performance metrics.
• Partner with planning, scheduling, maintenance and engineering to boost plant performance.
• Drive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Establish a safety culture with engagement and accountability.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Metal fabrication

Cross-functional leadership

ERP systems

Continuous improvement

Job description

SkyWater Search Partners seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at a Minnesota facility. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, safety, quality, and accountability across metal fabrication and machining processes.

You will develop systems, optimize processes, and build high-performing teams in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple customers and product lines.