Plant Manager: Lean & Performance Leader at Flagship Plant

Global Recruiters of West Bend; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruiters of West Bend is seeking a Plant Manager for a major metal products manufacturer in the greater Chicago area. The role leads 60–70 associates across 2.5 shifts, reporting to the VP-Operations, and drives performance across safety, quality and productivity.

This onsite position requires hands-on leadership and strong business acumen to engage customers and suppliers. You will champion Lean initiatives, standard work, and cost controls while building a high-performance team and

Qualifications

• Experience leading shop-floor manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to implement standard work and remove waste.
• Track record of driving productivity and cost controls.
• Hands-on leadership engaging and retaining frontline staff.
• Strong business acumen with customer and supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant performance for 60–70 associates across 2.5 shifts.
• Report to VP-Operations and partner with supervisors and staff.
• Drive Lean initiatives, safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and budget targets.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Financial controls

Leadership

Business acumen

Job description

Global Recruiters of West Bend is seeking a Plant Manager for a major metal products manufacturer in the greater Chicago area. The role leads 60–70 associates across 2.5 shifts, reporting to the VP-Operations, and drives performance across safety, quality and productivity.

This onsite position requires hands-on leadership and strong business acumen to engage customers and suppliers. You will champion Lean initiatives, standard work, and cost controls while building a high-performance team and