Plant Manager: Lean Ops, Growth & Safety Leader

ITW Food Equipment Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Food Equipment Group in Baltimore seeks a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing site and deliver top‑line performance on safety, quality, inventory, delivery, and productivity (SQIDP). You will drive continuous improvement, align production with schedules and resources, and partner with Finance to improve margins.

The role requires 8+ years of leadership in manufacturing, experience in a unionized environment, and a hands‑on leadership style.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Strong understanding of ITW principles (80/20, PLS, decentralized leadership) or similar models.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and build high-performing teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant performance aligned to ITW’s 80/20 Front-to-Back strategy.
• Ensure focus on high-value products, customers, and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce complexity and improve efficiency.
• Translate division priorities into clear, actionable plant plans.
• Own plant-level financial performance including cost control and budget.
• Partner with Finance on margin improvement and cost reductions.
• Coordinate resources with production schedules, labor, and materials.
• Collaborate with Engineering to optimize product design for manufacturability.
• Drive safety culture and compliance with company policies.
• Develop leadership capabilities and succession planning within the site.

Skills

Leadership experience

Unionized environment

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Operational discipline

Root-cause problem solving

People development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

ITW Food Equipment Group in Baltimore seeks a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing site and deliver top‑line performance on safety, quality, inventory, delivery, and productivity (SQIDP). You will drive continuous improvement, align production with schedules and resources, and partner with Finance to improve margins.

The role requires 8+ years of leadership in manufacturing, experience in a unionized environment, and a hands‑on leadership style.