Plant Manager - Lean Ops, Safety & Quality Leader

SkyWater Search Partners; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners partners with an established industrial manufacturer to identify an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and foster a safety-first culture.

The ideal candidate will oversee daily production activities, develop manufacturing processes, and improve operational efficiency while building high-performing teams in a complex metals fabrication and machining environment.

Qualifications

• Oversee manufacturing leadership across a metals-focused plant.
• Experience in industrial metal fabrication and machining.
• Proven track record of improving processes and operations.
• Ability to develop systems and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet output targets.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Industrial metal fabrication

Machining processes

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Job description

SkyWater Search Partners partners with an established industrial manufacturer to identify an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and foster a safety-first culture.

The ideal candidate will oversee daily production activities, develop manufacturing processes, and improve operational efficiency while building high-performing teams in a complex metals fabrication and machining environment.